CVE-2026-73960: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. in Oracle Corporation PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Ren Server). Supported versions that are affected are 8.61-8.63. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 to 8.63 in the Ren Server component. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this flaw to cause the application to hang or repeatedly crash, resulting in a complete denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and impacts availability only. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its September 2026 CSPU, which contains targeted security patches for this and other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service condition, causing the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools application to hang or crash repeatedly. This disrupts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity of data. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing its risk profile.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a security patch for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patch promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-73960: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. in Oracle Corporation PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Description
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Ren Server). Supported versions that are affected are 8.61-8.63. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 to 8.63 in the Ren Server component. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this flaw to cause the application to hang or repeatedly crash, resulting in a complete denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and impacts availability only. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its September 2026 CSPU, which contains targeted security patches for this and other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service condition, causing the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools application to hang or crash repeatedly. This disrupts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity of data. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing its risk profile.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a security patch for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patch promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
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: 6aa9a80255bf5e2cf5537c1f
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:32:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:03:35 UTC
Views: 3
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