Summary
CVE-2026-60831 is a vulnerability in the Integration Broker component of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the affected system. Oracle rates it as "difficult to exploit" but notes that successful exploitation can result in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was disclosed in Oracle’s August 2026 Critical Patch Update and carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (High).
Technical details
- Root cause: A flaw in the Integration Broker component of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.
- Trigger conditions: Exploitable remotely over HTTP without any authentication or user interaction; Oracle describes the attack complexity as high, meaning exploitation requires specific conditions to line up.
- Attack vector: Network (AV:N) — no local access or credentials required.
- Impact: If exploited, the vulnerability can result in complete takeover of the affected PeopleSoft system, with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Affected software
- Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 through 8.63
Severity
- CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 8.1 (High)
- Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Mitigation and recommended actions
- Immediate: Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update for August 2026, which contains the fix for CVE-2026-60831, to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools instances running versions 8.61 through 8.63.
- If immediate patching is not possible: Restrict and monitor network access to PeopleSoft Integration Broker endpoints from untrusted networks, and review PeopleSoft/Integration Broker logs for anomalous unauthenticated HTTP requests until the patch can be applied.

