# CVE-2026-35272: Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools privilege escalation in Deployment Package

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-35272-oracle-peoplesoft-peopletools-privilege-escalation-in-deployment  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-17. Updated: 2026-06-17  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-35272 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.4 · Published 2026-06-17

A vulnerability exists in the Deployment Package component of Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools, which is the underlying technology platform for PeopleSoft applications. An attacker with basic access to the server infrastructure where the software is installed can exploit this flaw to take full control of the PeopleTools environment. This could lead to a total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the business data and services managed by the system.

Technologies: [Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/peoplesoft-enterprise-pt-peopletools). Vendors: [Oracle](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/oracle).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-35272 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-35272 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-35272?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.4, published 17 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools 8.61, 8.62.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-35272?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-35272 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-35272?** Check whether you run Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A vulnerability classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269) exists in the Deployment Package component of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.61 and 8.62. The flaw is easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker who has local access to the underlying infrastructure (OS-level logon) where PeopleTools is executing. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to bypass security controls and achieve a complete takeover of the PeopleTools environment. The attack vector is local (AV:L) and requires no elevated privileges (PR:N) or user interaction (UI:N). Users are advised to refer to the Oracle Critical Patch Update for June 2026 for remediation steps.

## Affected products

- Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools 8.61, 8.62

## Timeline

- 2026-06-17: disclosed: Initial disclosure by Oracle
- 2026-06-17: advisory: NVD publication date

## References

- [https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html)

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