---
id: "CVE-2026-35273"
kind: "vulnerability"
aliases: ["CVE-2026-35273"]
title: "oracle peoplesoft enterprise peopletools: Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Updates Environment\u2026"
severity: "critical"
cvss: 9.8
epss: null
exploited: true
status: "open"
category: "vendor"
products: [{"name": "Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools", "fixed": [], "affected": "", "ecosystem": "vendor"}, {"name": "oracle peoplesoft enterprise peopletools", "fixed": [], "affected": "= 8.61", "ecosystem": "vendor"}, {"name": "oracle peoplesoft enterprise peopletools", "fixed": [], "affected": "= 8.62", "ecosystem": "vendor"}]
ecosystems: ["vendor"]
tags: ["exploited", "oracle", "peoplesoft", "peopletools", "ransomware", "self-hosted", "vendor"]
not_affected_if: ["managed-hosting"]
published_at: "2026-06-11T04:16:53+00:00"
first_seen_at: "2026-10-23T19:11:51+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-10-23T23:44:51+00:00"
sources: [{"source": "kev", "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2026-35273", "first_seen_at": "2026-10-23T19:11:51+00:00"}, {"source": "nvd", "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35273", "first_seen_at": "2026-10-23T23:44:51+00:00"}]
---

# oracle peoplesoft enterprise peopletools: Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Updates Environment…

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools is missing authentication on a critical function, so an unauthenticated attacker can take over the PeopleSoft system. CISA lists it as exploited in the wild and tied to ransomware.

_Summary, check and fix written by a model from the sources; labelled as such._

## Affected

- vendor:Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools affected ? fixed ?
- vendor:oracle peoplesoft enterprise peopletools affected = 8.61 fixed ?
- vendor:oracle peoplesoft enterprise peopletools affected = 8.62 fixed ?

## Fix

Apply Oracle's vendor mitigation or patch for CVE-2026-35273 as CISA directs; if no mitigation exists, discontinue use of the product per the CISA guidance.

## Timeline

- 2026-10-23T19:11:51+00:00 kev https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2026-35273
- 2026-10-23T23:44:51+00:00 nvd https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35273

## From the sources

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

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