CVE-2016-8291 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.2 Published 25 Oct 2016 Updated 10 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can compromise confidentiality and integrity in PeopleSoft PeopleTools via the Mobile Application Platform.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-8291?

CVE-2016-8291 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools, published on 25 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component in Oracle PeopleSoft Products 8.54 and 8.55 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to Mobile Application Platform.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8291?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8291?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2016-8291 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8291 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c3c2-f5jm-j2fx.