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PeopleSoft PeopleTools EUVDEUVD-2026-36199

| CVE-2026-35273 CRITICAL
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-06-11 oracle GHSA-25mw-359m-f6rj
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify exposed PeopleSoft PIA endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Fingerprint PeopleTools 8.61/8.62 version
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted HTTP request to Updates Environment Management
  4. Execution
    Achieve unauthenticated takeover of PeopleTools
  5. Impact
    Pivot to ERP database and HR/finance data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

The target must be running Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools version 8.61 or 8.62 with the Updates Environment Management component reachable over HTTP from the attacker's network position; no authentication, user interaction, or non-default configuration is required (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). Practical limiting factors are network reachability of the PeopleTools web tier (organizations that expose only the self-service portal through a reverse proxy and keep PeopleTools management interfaces on internal networks reduce, but do not eliminate, exposure) and the relatively narrow version window - older PeopleTools 8.60 and earlier are not listed as affected per the description.

Impact

All signals point to high priority: CVSS 9.8 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N means a remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit over HTTP with low complexity and no user interaction, and Oracle itself characterizes the flaw as 'easily exploitable' resulting in product takeover. No EPSS score, KEV listing, or public POC was supplied in the input, so real-world exploitation velocity is currently unknown - this is a gap, not a reassurance. PeopleSoft deployments typically front-end through PIA web servers reachable from corporate networks (and sometimes the internet for self-service portals), which materially raises the realistic blast radius. The absence of CWE and KEV data should not be read as low risk; Oracle Critical Patch Update advisories historically attract scanner and red-team interest within days of release.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker scans an organization's external or VPN-reachable IP ranges, identifies a PeopleSoft PIA web tier running PeopleTools 8.61 or 8.62, and sends a crafted unauthenticated HTTP request to the Updates Environment Management component. The single request yields full takeover of the PeopleTools instance, giving the attacker control over ERP application servers, access to HR/finance data, and a foothold to pivot into the Oracle database tier. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but the low complexity described by Oracle makes weaponization within reach of moderately skilled attackers once the patch is reverse-engineered.

Emergency Immediate action required. Why: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited), no patch available.
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV) No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jun 11, 2026

Remote takeover of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools 8.61 and 8.62 is possible through the Updates Environment Management component via unauthenticated HTTP requests. The CVSS 9.8 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) indicates trivial network-based exploitation against any internet- or intranet-exposed instance, with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but Oracle's 'easily exploitable' language and the unauthenticated nature make this a high-priority patching target.

RemediationAI

Apply the fix from Oracle's out-of-cycle security alert at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/alert-cve-2026-35273.html as the primary remediation; consult the alert for the exact PeopleTools patch identifiers corresponding to your 8.61 or 8.62 deployment, as exact fix version numbers were not provided in the input data (Patch available per vendor advisory). Until the patch is deployed, restrict network reachability to the PeopleTools web/PIA tier and the Updates Environment Management endpoint to trusted administrative networks via WAF, reverse-proxy ACLs, or perimeter firewall rules - note this will break self-service portal access for any users outside those networks. Increase web access log monitoring for anomalous requests to environment-management URIs and review PeopleSoft administrative accounts for unexpected changes, since post-exploitation may include credential and configuration tampering.

Affected VersionsENISA

PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools 8.61
PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools 8.62

Affected Packages

euvd peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools is the application development and runtime framework underlying Oracle's PeopleSoft ERP suite (HCM, FSCM, Campus Solutions). The affected component, Updates Environment Management, is the subsystem responsible for distributing and applying Oracle-supplied PeopleTools patches, PeopleSoft Update Images (PIs), and environment configuration across application, batch, and web server tiers. Per the CPE data, this affects cpe:2.3:a:oracle_corporation:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools across versions 8.61 and 8.62. No CWE was assigned by NVD, but the combination of unauthenticated HTTP attack vector and full system takeover impact is consistent with classes such as authentication bypass, unsafe deserialization, or command injection in management interfaces - common root causes in Java-based Oracle middleware components.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

Oracle states unauthenticated HTTP exploitation with low complexity yielding full product takeover, supporting AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N and C:H/I:H/A:H with unchanged scope.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 12, 2026 - 18:01 CISA

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Updates Environment Management). Supported versions that are affected are 8.61 and 8.62. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 and 8.62 contain a critical vulnerability enabling remote complete system takeover without authentication requirements. Organizations operating these versions expose their HR, financial, and payroll infrastructure to unauthorized access, data theft, and operational disruption. Immediate inventory and remediation planning is required to mitigate enterprise-wide risk.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Network segmentation-restrict PeopleSoft system access to authorized personnel only; (2) Disable the Updates Environment Management component if operationally feasible; (3) Deploy WAF rules blocking HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoint; (4) Implement IP whitelisting and require VPN authentication for all system access; (5) Enable comprehensive logging and real-time alerting on the affected component for intrusion detection.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
5.0/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 93% exploitable
Threat Intel
2
1 sources
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
128
Sightings
Data Quality
9 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV Yes
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited), no patch available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

124
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: +50
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: +5

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