Improper input validation in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU55375

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2455

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Person Search component in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components: 9.2

External links

http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2021.html?936856

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.