Description
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Query). Supported versions that are affected are 8.61-8.63. 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 read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 5 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Data Read
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability exists in the Query component of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. It can be triggered by a low‑privileged user that has network connectivity to the application over HTTP. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to read confidential data that should otherwise be restricted, with the attack scope expanding to other PeopleSoft products. The CVSS v3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N) indicates that while the exploit is network‑based and requires low privilege, it can lead to a limited confidentiality breach.

Affected Systems

Affected versions are Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools 8.61 through 8.63. The vulnerability is specific to the Query module and is not known to affect other product releases outside this range.

Risk and Exploitability

The base score of 5.0 places this issue in the medium severity range. The EPSS score is currently unavailable, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no public evidence of exploitation yet. Nonetheless, the low attack complexity and local privilege requirement mean an attacker with network access could reverse the confidentiality impact without needing higher privileges or remote code execution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 23:26 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Oracle PeopleSoft patch released in CPU Oct 2026 to address the Query component vulnerability.
  • Restrict HTTP access to the PeopleSoft application by limiting exposure to trusted network segments or applying firewall rules.
  • Enforce the principle of least privilege by ensuring that users who interact with the Query component only have the minimum permissions required for their role.
  • Monitor PeopleSoft logs for unusual query activity and set alerts for potential unauthorized read attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 23:26 UTC.

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History

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthorized Data Read via Low-Privilege Network Access in Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-284

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Query). Supported versions that are affected are 8.61-8.63. 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 read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).
First Time appeared Oracle
Oracle peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Oracle
Oracle peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: oracle

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-20T21:21:10.110Z

Reserved: 2026-09-28T15:40:09.487Z

Link: CVE-2026-101491

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-20T22:17:58.310

Modified: 2026-10-20T22:17:58.310

Link: CVE-2026-101491

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T23:30:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-284

    Improper Access Control