CVE-2026-60821: 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. in Oracle Corporation PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
CVE-2026-60821 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, specifically in the Business Interlink component. It affects versions 8.61 through 8.63 and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise the PeopleTools environment. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has acknowledged the vulnerability and recommends applying security patches promptly as part of their Critical Security Patch Update program.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools (Business Interlink component) affects versions 8.61 to 8.63. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit the flaw over HTTP to take over the PeopleTools environment. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and results in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory recommending patch application to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, and disrupt services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay. Staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying Oracle's security updates is critical to mitigating this risk.
CVE-2026-60821: 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. in Oracle Corporation PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Description
CVE-2026-60821 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, specifically in the Business Interlink component. It affects versions 8.61 through 8.63 and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise the PeopleTools environment. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has acknowledged the vulnerability and recommends applying security patches promptly as part of their Critical Security Patch Update program.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools (Business Interlink component) affects versions 8.61 to 8.63. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit the flaw over HTTP to take over the PeopleTools environment. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and results in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory recommending patch application to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, and disrupt services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay. Staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying Oracle's security updates is critical to mitigating this risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.593Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9b5c6e8be0332bf09f6
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:05 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 20:04:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 10:37:55 UTC
Views: 43
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