CVE-2026-47017: Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools vulnerability in Process Scheduler

CVE-2026-47017 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.7 · Published 2026-07-21

A security vulnerability exists in the Process Scheduler component of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. This component manages background tasks and system processes. An attacker with low-level access could trick another user into performing an action that allows the attacker to view, modify, or delete sensitive business data across the entire system.

Technologies: Oracle PeopleTools. Vendors: Oracle.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-47017 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-47017 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-47017?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.7, published 21 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Oracle PeopleTools 8.61, 8.62.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-47017?
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-2026-47017 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-47017?
Check whether you run Oracle 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

This vulnerability affects the Process Scheduler component of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61 and 8.62. It is classified as a high-severity issue with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7. The attack vector is network-based (HTTP), requiring low privileges and user interaction (UI:R). The vulnerability involves a scope change (S:C), meaning an exploit can impact components beyond the Process Scheduler itself. Successful exploitation grants the attacker high confidentiality and integrity impacts, potentially allowing for the unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of all data accessible to PeopleTools. The vulnerability was disclosed as part of the Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update.

Affected products

  • Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools 8.61, 8.62

Timeline

  • 2026-07-21: disclosed
  • 2026-07-21: advisory

References

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