CVE-2017-3525 in PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: Usability). The supported version that is affected is 9.2. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/19/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-3525 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Service Procurement component, specifically within the Usability subcomponent of PeopleSoft Products version 9.2. This vulnerability manifests as a remote code execution risk that can be exploited by attackers with high privileges and network access through HTTP protocols. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system rates this vulnerability with a base score of 6.5, indicating a moderate to high severity threat that impacts both confidentiality and integrity aspects of the affected system. The attack vector is classified as network-based with low access complexity and requires high privileges, making it particularly dangerous in environments where administrative access might be compromised.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the PeopleSoft SCM Service Procurement module. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized access to critical business data and potentially manipulate or destroy information within the procurement system. The vulnerability's exploitable nature means that malicious actors can execute arbitrary code on the target system, leading to complete compromise of the affected PeopleSoft environment. This type of vulnerability aligns with CWE-20, which describes improper input validation issues commonly found in enterprise applications. The attack requires an authenticated user with sufficient privileges, but once exploited, the attacker can access all data within the procurement system's scope.
The operational impact of CVE-2017-3525 extends beyond simple data compromise to encompass potential business disruption and financial loss. Organizations utilizing PeopleSoft SCM Service Procurement may face unauthorized modifications to procurement processes, supplier data manipulation, and access to sensitive financial information. The vulnerability's ability to allow unauthorized creation, deletion, and modification of data creates a comprehensive threat to data integrity and business continuity. From an enterprise security perspective, this vulnerability represents a significant risk to supply chain management processes, as procurement data manipulation could directly impact business operations and financial reporting. The complete access capability to all accessible data means that attackers can potentially exfiltrate sensitive information or corrupt critical business processes.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability, including applying the relevant Oracle security patches and updates as released. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit the potential impact of exploitation. The implementation of web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help monitor for exploitation attempts. Security monitoring should focus on identifying unauthorized access patterns and unusual data modification activities within the PeopleSoft environment. Additionally, privileged access should be strictly controlled and regularly audited to minimize the risk of exploitation. This vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining current security patches and implementing defense-in-depth strategies, as outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework's methodology for identifying and mitigating enterprise security threats. The vulnerability's classification under CVSS 3.0 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N indicates that it requires minimal access complexity but high privilege levels, making it particularly concerning for organizations that may not adequately enforce privileged access controls.