CVE-2019-2408 in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: Feeds). Supported versions that are affected are 8.55, 8.56 and 8.57. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/28/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2408 resides within Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, specifically within the Feeds subcomponent that governs data integration and feed processing functionalities. This weakness affects multiple version lines including 8.55, 8.56, and 8.57, indicating a widespread exposure across the PeopleSoft product family. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable demonstrates that attackers can leverage network-based HTTP access to compromise the system without requiring authentication credentials, presenting a significant risk to organizations utilizing these enterprise tools.
The technical flaw manifests through insufficient access controls within the Feeds component, allowing unauthorized individuals to perform read operations against sensitive data within the PeopleSoft environment. This represents a confidentiality breach where attackers can access a subset of the system's data without proper authorization. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 4.3 reflects the moderate severity of the impact, with the confidentiality vector set at low access complexity and the requirement for user interaction from someone other than the attacker. The attack vector analysis reveals that network-based exploitation is possible through HTTP protocols, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in environments where PeopleSoft applications are exposed to external networks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it can enable attackers to gather sensitive information about business processes, user data, and system configurations that may be leveraged for further attacks. The requirement for human interaction suggests that while the initial exploitation may be automated, successful compromise typically requires some form of user involvement such as clicking on malicious links or accessing compromised feeds. This characteristic aligns with common social engineering attack patterns and represents a significant concern for organizations that rely on PeopleSoft for critical business operations. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) demonstrates a fundamental flaw in the system's authorization mechanisms that should be addressed through proper security controls.
Organizations affected by CVE-2019-2408 should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to isolate PeopleSoft applications from external access, applying Oracle's security patches and updates as soon as they become available, and implementing additional monitoring for unusual data access patterns. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under initial access techniques where adversaries leverage weak access controls to gain unauthorized read access to sensitive information. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic to PeopleSoft applications, while conducting regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar access control weaknesses throughout the enterprise infrastructure. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing of patched systems to ensure that the vulnerability is fully resolved without introducing new operational issues that could impact business continuity.