CVE-2026-73954: 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-2026-73954 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools (Business Interlink component) 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 rated with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides patches for affected versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 to 8.63 in the Business Interlink component. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the PeopleTools environment, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes targeted security fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the affected environment remotely without authentication. However, the vulnerability is described as difficult to exploit, and attack complexity is high.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly to affected versions (8.61 through 8.63). Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-73954: 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-2026-73954 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools (Business Interlink component) 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 rated with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides patches for affected versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 to 8.63 in the Business Interlink component. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the PeopleTools environment, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes targeted security fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the affected environment remotely without authentication. However, the vulnerability is described as difficult to exploit, and attack complexity is high.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly to affected versions (8.61 through 8.63). Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T18:41:45.893Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a80055bf5e2cf5537c14
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:32:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 02:12:21 UTC
Views: 3
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