CVE-2020-2912 in PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Self-Service). The supported version that is affected is 9.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/25/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-2912 affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community version 9.2, specifically within the Self-Service component. This represents a significant security weakness that exposes the system to unauthorized data access through network-based attacks. The vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-284 which deals with improper access control mechanisms, making it particularly concerning for enterprise environments where data confidentiality is paramount. The attack vector requires only network access via HTTP protocol, making it easily exploitable by adversaries with minimal privileges.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate access control measures within the self-service functionality of the PeopleSoft platform. An attacker with low privileges can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized read access to sensitive data within the affected system. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 5.0 reflects the confidentiality impact, indicating that while the vulnerability does not allow for data modification or system compromise, it does enable unauthorized data disclosure. The attack requires minimal complexity with low access complexity and can be executed without user interaction, making it particularly dangerous in environments where the system is accessible over networks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate PeopleSoft component, as noted in the description indicating potential significant effects on additional products within the Oracle ecosystem. This cascading effect aligns with ATT&CK technique T1068 which involves exploiting legitimate credentials and access to escalate privileges or access sensitive data. Organizations utilizing PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community may face unauthorized disclosure of student records, academic information, and other sensitive data that could compromise privacy and regulatory compliance. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable means that organizations with insufficient network segmentation or monitoring may experience data breaches without detection.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper network access controls and segmentation to limit exposure of the affected component. Organizations should apply the official Oracle patches and updates as soon as they become available, as these address the underlying access control weaknesses. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual HTTP traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regular security assessments of PeopleSoft components can help reduce the attack surface. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining current security patches and the potential risks associated with legacy system components that may not receive adequate security updates.