CVE-2026-61235
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Switzerland product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Global Payroll for Switzerland). The supported version that is affected is 9.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Switzerland. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Switzerland, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Switzerland. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability resides within Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Switzerland component version 9.2, representing a critical security flaw that enables high-privileged attackers to compromise the targeted system through network-based HTTP access. The vulnerability's exploitability is classified as easily accessible, indicating that attackers with minimal technical expertise can leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized control over the payroll processing environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 reflects the severe impact across all three core security principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of potential damage that could be inflicted upon successful exploitation.
The technical flaw manifests as a critical weakness within the PeopleSoft HCM Global Payroll Switzerland module that allows authenticated attackers with elevated privileges to execute unauthorized operations against the system. This vulnerability operates at the application layer where HTTP network communications are processed, enabling attackers to manipulate payroll data and potentially gain complete system control. The scope change aspect indicates that exploitation of this vulnerability can extend beyond the immediate target system to impact additional products within the Oracle PeopleSoft ecosystem, amplifying the potential damage and attack surface. According to CWE classification standards, this vulnerability likely corresponds to weaknesses related to insufficient access control mechanisms or authentication bypass scenarios that allow privilege escalation.
The operational impact of successful exploitation encompasses complete takeover of the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Switzerland system, which could result in unauthorized payroll processing, data manipulation, and potential financial fraud. Organizations relying on this payroll module face significant risk of compromised employee compensation records, altered tax calculations, and disruption to critical human resources processes. The confidentiality impact is particularly severe given that payroll data contains sensitive personal and financial information of employees, while integrity compromise could lead to incorrect payment processing and regulatory violations. Availability degradation might prevent legitimate users from accessing payroll functions during or after exploitation, causing operational downtime and business disruption.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying the relevant Oracle security patches and updates to address the identified vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Switzerland version 9.2. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit unauthorized HTTP access points and reduce attack surface exposure. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous payroll processing activities and unauthorized system modifications. Based on ATT&CK framework methodology, this vulnerability aligns with techniques involving privilege escalation and credential compromise, requiring organizations to implement robust identity and access management controls. Additional protective measures include regular security assessments, penetration testing of the payroll infrastructure, and implementation of proper network monitoring solutions to detect potential exploitation attempts before they succeed in compromising the system.