CVE-2026-61242 in PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Staffing). The supported version that is affected is 9.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 FIN Common Objects Argentina component, specifically within the Staffing module of the broader PeopleSoft suite. The flaw represents a critical security weakness that affects version 9.1 of the software, making it highly susceptible to exploitation by threat actors. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise or resources to leverage this weakness effectively. The attack vector involves network-based exploitation through HTTP protocols, meaning that unauthorized users can potentially access and compromise the system without requiring physical presence or elevated privileges initially.
The technical nature of this vulnerability demonstrates a significant security gap in the authentication and authorization mechanisms within the PeopleSoft environment. Attackers with low privilege levels can exploit this weakness to gain full control over the affected component, which represents a severe compromise of system integrity. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.9 reflects the high severity impact across all three core security principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This scoring indicates that successful exploitation would result in complete system takeover, allowing attackers to access sensitive financial data, modify critical business processes, and potentially disrupt entire organizational operations.
The scope of this vulnerability extends beyond its immediate component, as indicated by the scope change aspect of the attack vector. This means that while the primary target is PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina, successful exploitation could potentially impact additional Oracle PeopleSoft products within the same ecosystem. The interconnected nature of these enterprise applications creates cascading security risks where compromising one module can provide attackers with pathways to access other vulnerable components. This characteristic aligns with ATT&CK framework concepts related to privilege escalation and lateral movement within enterprise environments.
Organizations utilizing this software should prioritize immediate remediation efforts, including applying the latest Oracle security patches and updates specifically designed to address this vulnerability. Network segmentation strategies should be implemented to limit potential attack surfaces, while enhanced monitoring protocols can help detect anomalous access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification under CWE categories related to insecure direct object references or insufficient authorization controls highlights the fundamental security architecture weaknesses that need addressing through comprehensive security reviews and code quality improvements.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond immediate system compromise to include significant business continuity risks, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses. Organizations must conduct thorough risk assessments to identify all instances of the affected software within their infrastructure and prioritize remediation efforts accordingly. Security teams should implement robust access controls, regular vulnerability scanning procedures, and incident response protocols specifically designed to handle such critical vulnerabilities. The combination of high CVSS scores, low exploitation difficulty, and broad scope implications makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous and requires immediate attention from enterprise security stakeholders.