CVE-2020-2782Network attack vector

Data modification via undisclosed Query flaw

Published Apr 15, 2020 · Updated Sep 30, 2024

An undisclosed flaw in the Query component of Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools 8.56 through 8.58 allows remote attackers to alter data via HTTP. Oracle has not published the vulnerable locus or the wrong operation performed on untrusted input. Exploitation requires another person's interaction and permits limited data reading, modification, or deletion and a partial service interruption.

CVSS severity7.1
High
EPSS probability1.06%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

An undisclosed flaw in the Query component of Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools 8.56 through 8.58 allows remote attackers to alter data via HTTP. Oracle has not published the vulnerable locus or the wrong operation performed on untrusted input. Exploitation requires another person's interaction and permits limited data reading, modification, or deletion and a partial service interruption.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-2782
Published
Apr 15, 2020
Updated
Sep 30, 2024
Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
PeopleSoft PeopleTools
Classifications
Unavailable
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 15, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 30, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=8.56
  2. Affected versionversion=8.57
  3. Affected versionversion=8.58

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Oracle Corporation · PeopleSoft PeopleToolsversion=8.56; version=8.57; version=8.58

Published CVSS scores

7.1OracleCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

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