CVE-2026-60831: Difficult to exploit 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-2026-60831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools Integration Broker component, affecting versions 8.61 through 8.63. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools environment. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but can result in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update including fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-60831) affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 to 8.63, specifically the Integration Broker component. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to complete takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is high, requiring no privileges or user interaction. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 943 security fixes across multiple products. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches without delay.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the affected environment. The vulnerability requires network access via HTTP but no authentication, increasing exposure risk. However, the attack complexity is high, making exploitation difficult.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the relevant patches from this update promptly. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-60831: Difficult to exploit 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-2026-60831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools Integration Broker component, affecting versions 8.61 through 8.63. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools environment. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but can result in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update including fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-60831) affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 to 8.63, specifically the Integration Broker component. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to complete takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is high, requiring no privileges or user interaction. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 943 security fixes across multiple products. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches without delay.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the affected environment. The vulnerability requires network access via HTTP but no authentication, increasing exposure risk. However, the attack complexity is high, making exploitation difficult.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the relevant patches from this update promptly. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.594Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9b7c6e8be0332bf0a2a
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 20:04:01 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 10:37:57 UTC
Views: 33
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