Vulnerability identifier: #VU11891

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2878

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information and write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components Notepad component due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can partially access and partially modify data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM: 9.1 - 9.2

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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