CVE-2017-3548
MediumPublic exploitEasily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.
Published Apr 24, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-3548 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3) affecting Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools (Oracle), PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
6.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
51%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: Integration Broker). Supported versions that are affected are 8.54 and 8.55. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L).
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Peoplesoft Enterprise PeopletoolsOracle | 8.54, 8.55 | n/a |
| PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools | >= 8.54 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 24, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
- advisoryhttps://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-17-020-xxe-via-doctype-peoplesoft/
- advisory41925
- advisory97880
- advisory1038301
- patchhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: Integration Broker).
Affected: Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools (Oracle) versions 8.54, 8.55; PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions >= 8.54. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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