Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools up to 8.63 Test Framework improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools up to 8.63. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Test Framework. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-101431. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools up to 8.63. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Test Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Test Framework). 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 require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.7 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-101431 since 09/28/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/21/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 8.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/28/2026 CVE reserved
10/20/2026 +22 days Advisory disclosed
10/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: oracle.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-101431 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-101431
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-423120

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2026 00:00
Changes: 10/21/2026 00:00 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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