CVE-2026-60856: 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 unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Peopl
CVE-2026-60856 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools (Install and Packaging component) versions 8.61 through 8.63. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially create, delete, or modify critical data or gain unauthorized access to all accessible data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, reflecting high confidentiality and integrity impacts but no availability impact. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory covering this and many other vulnerabilities but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific issue in the provided advisory content.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 to 8.63 in the Install and Packaging component. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector with high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality and integrity impacts. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation details for it.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or complete unauthorized access to all data accessible through PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the affected system's data. There is no reported impact on availability. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and requires network access via HTTP but no authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory includes this vulnerability among many others but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific issue. Customers are strongly advised to remain on actively supported versions and apply Oracle security patches promptly as they become available. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-60856: 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 unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Peopl
Description
CVE-2026-60856 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools (Install and Packaging component) versions 8.61 through 8.63. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially create, delete, or modify critical data or gain unauthorized access to all accessible data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, reflecting high confidentiality and integrity impacts but no availability impact. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory covering this and many other vulnerabilities but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific issue in the provided advisory content.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 to 8.63 in the Install and Packaging component. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector with high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality and integrity impacts. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation details for it.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or complete unauthorized access to all data accessible through PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the affected system's data. There is no reported impact on availability. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and requires network access via HTTP but no authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory includes this vulnerability among many others but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific issue. Customers are strongly advised to remain on actively supported versions and apply Oracle security patches promptly as they become available. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.596Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9b7c6e8be0332bf0a34
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 20:02:44 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 14:46:09 UTC
Views: 35
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