# CVE-2026-61242: Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina takeover in Staffing

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-61242-oracle-peoplesoft-enterprise-fin-common-objects-argentina  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-21. Updated: 2026-07-22  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-61242 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.9 · Published 2026-07-21

A critical vulnerability exists in the Staffing component of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina. This software is used by organizations to manage financial operations and staffing resources. An attacker with low-level access to the network could exploit this flaw to take full control of the system, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive financial data or a complete disruption of business operations.

Technologies: [Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/peoplesoft-enterprise-fin-common-objects-argentina). Vendors: [Oracle](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/oracle).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-61242 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-61242 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-61242?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.9, published 21 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina 9.1.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-61242?** 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-2026-61242 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-61242?** Check whether you run Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina 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 Staffing component of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina, specifically version 9.1. It is classified as easily exploitable, requiring only low-privileged user credentials and network access via HTTP. The exploit results in a scope change (S:C), meaning a successful attack can impact components beyond the immediate PeopleSoft environment. The vulnerability allows for a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, effectively resulting in a full system takeover. Users are advised to refer to the Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for July 2026 for remediation steps.

## Affected products

- Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina 9.1

## Timeline

- 2026-07-21: advisory: Published by Oracle and NVD

## References

- [https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html)

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