CVE-2026-101419 in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2026
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: SQR). 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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/21/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the SQR component of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, specifically affecting versions ranging from 8.61 to 8.63. This security flaw represents a significant risk to organizations relying on these legacy or mid-range releases for their enterprise resource planning and human capital management operations. The core issue stems from an improper access control mechanism within the SQR reporting engine, which fails to adequately validate user privileges before executing certain data retrieval commands. As a result, individuals with low-privileged accounts can bypass intended security restrictions through specifically crafted HTTP requests. This architectural weakness allows attackers who possess valid but limited credentials and have network connectivity to the application server to escalate their effective permissions beyond what was originally granted by system administrators.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability enables unauthorized access to critical data stored within the PeopleSoft database environment. The impact is primarily focused on confidentiality rather than integrity or availability, as indicated by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 and a high impact rating for confidentiality. Successful exploitation allows attackers to extract sensitive information such as employee personal details, financial records, payroll data, or proprietary business metrics that are typically restricted to higher-level roles like HR managers or finance directors. The absence of user interaction requirements means the attack can be automated and executed remotely without needing social engineering tactics, making it a persistent threat for any exposed PeopleSoft instance.
In terms of industry standard classifications, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-269, which denotes Improper Privilege Management, as well as CWE-862, Missing Authorization. The attack vector corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1078, Valid Accounts, where adversaries leverage legitimate credentials that have been compromised or are inherently weak in terms of privilege level. Furthermore, the exploitation via HTTP places it within the context of network-based attacks described under MITRE ATT&CK tactic TA0001, Initial Access, specifically leveraging service vulnerabilities to gain a foothold in the target environment. The low attack complexity and availability of automated tools further exacerbate the risk profile for affected systems.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate patching if available from Oracle through critical patch updates or security alerts targeting PeopleTools versions 8.61 through 8.63. For environments where upgrading is not immediately feasible, network segmentation should be enforced to restrict HTTP access to the SQR component only from trusted internal subnets rather than exposing it directly to untrusted networks. Additionally, implementing strict web application firewall rules can help detect and block anomalous request patterns associated with privilege escalation attempts. Regular audits of user permissions are essential to ensure that low-privileged accounts do not possess unnecessary read rights to sensitive tables or reports. Monitoring logs for unusual data extraction activities by standard users will also aid in early detection of exploitation attempts, allowing security teams to respond before significant data loss occurs.