CVE-2026-35278: Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools auth bypass in Performance Monitor

CVE-2026-35278 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-06-17

A critical vulnerability has been identified in Oracle PeopleSoft's Performance Monitor, a tool used to track the health and performance of PeopleSoft applications. An unauthorized person can exploit this flaw over the network without needing a username or password. A successful attack could allow a complete takeover of the system, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive data or a total disruption of business operations.

Technologies: Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools. Vendors: Oracle.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-35278 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-35278 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-35278?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, 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-2026-35278?
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-2026-35278 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-35278?
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 in the Performance Monitor component of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools (versions 8.61 and 8.62) is classified as a missing authentication for a critical function (CWE-306). The flaw is easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP. By bypassing authentication requirements, an attacker can gain full control over the PeopleTools environment, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its high impact and low complexity. Users are advised to refer to the Oracle June 2026 Critical Patch Update for remediation details.

Affected products

  • Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools 8.61, 8.62

Timeline

  • 2026-06-17: disclosed
  • 2026-06-17: advisory: Oracle published the security alert.

References

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