CVE-2026-83017

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PeopleTools Report Distribution Authentication Bypass

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-21

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Report Distribution). Supported versions that are affected are 8.61-8.63. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Published

2026-09-15

Last Modified

2026-09-21

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-83017

EUVD

EUVD-2026-79345

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools	From 8.61 (inc) to 8.63 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools (versions 8.61-8.63) affecting the Report Distribution component. It allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to take over the system. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8 due to its impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for vulnerable versions of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools (8.61-8.63). Inspect installed versions via PeopleSoft application logs or system inventory tools. Monitor network traffic for HTTP requests targeting PeopleTools components. No specific commands are provided in the CVE details.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain full control of the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification or deletion of critical information, and disruption of services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to breaches of data confidentiality and integrity, which are key requirements under GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations using affected versions may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage due to potential data exposure or loss.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.61-8.63. Ensure network access controls restrict HTTP access to trusted sources only. Monitor for unusual activity in the Report Distribution component.

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