CVE-2026-35271: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools accessible data as well a
CVE-2026-35271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.61 and 8.62. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially compromise the product, resulting in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity and may impact additional products beyond PeopleTools. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that includes patches for this vulnerability and strongly recommends applying these patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-35271 is a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools (component: Weblogic) versions 8.61 and 8.62. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or complete access to all accessible data within PeopleTools. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability may also affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has included patches for this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update and strongly advises customers to apply these patches without delay.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools, as well as unauthorized access to all accessible data. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the affected systems. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but does not require authentication, increasing the risk surface. The scope of impact may extend beyond PeopleTools to other Oracle products.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for CVE-2026-35271 as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and by removing unnecessary privileges or access to vulnerable packages from users. However, these workarounds may impact application functionality. Patch status is confirmed by Oracle's advisory, and no alternative fixes are indicated.
CVE-2026-35271: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools accessible data as well a
Description
CVE-2026-35271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.61 and 8.62. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially compromise the product, resulting in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity and may impact additional products beyond PeopleTools. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that includes patches for this vulnerability and strongly recommends applying these patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.7high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-35271 is a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools (component: Weblogic) versions 8.61 and 8.62. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or complete access to all accessible data within PeopleTools. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity, with impacts on confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability may also affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has included patches for this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update and strongly advises customers to apply these patches without delay.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools, as well as unauthorized access to all accessible data. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the affected systems. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but does not require authentication, increasing the risk surface. The scope of impact may extend beyond PeopleTools to other Oracle products.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for CVE-2026-35271 as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and by removing unnecessary privileges or access to vulnerable packages from users. However, these workarounds may impact application functionality. Patch status is confirmed by Oracle's advisory, and no alternative fixes are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T20:03:40.835Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a31b5f30b89be68882652e8
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 8:45:39 PM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 12:03:12 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:01:40 AM
Views: 21
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