CVE-2026-82993: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data as well as unauthorized update, inse
CVE-2026-82993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 through 8.63. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially gaining unauthorized access to critical data and the ability to update, insert, or delete some data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component Business Interlink in versions 8.61 through 8.63. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data and unauthorized modification of some data. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. Oracle’s September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. The vendor strongly recommends applying patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical and all accessible PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools data, as well as unauthorized update, insertion, or deletion of some data. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the affected systems. There is no reported impact on availability. The vulnerability affects multiple products due to scope change but is rooted in PeopleTools. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches for PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 through 8.63 without delay. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-82993: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data as well as unauthorized update, inse
Description
CVE-2026-82993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 through 8.63. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially gaining unauthorized access to critical data and the ability to update, insert, or delete some data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component Business Interlink in versions 8.61 through 8.63. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data and unauthorized modification of some data. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. Oracle’s September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. The vendor strongly recommends applying patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical and all accessible PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools data, as well as unauthorized update, insertion, or deletion of some data. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the affected systems. There is no reported impact on availability. The vulnerability affects multiple products due to scope change but is rooted in PeopleTools. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches for PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 through 8.63 without delay. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates 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
- 2026-08-31T15:40:57.328Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a80255bf5e2cf5537c27
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:33:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 00:19:03 UTC
Views: 3
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