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CVE-2026-35273 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief
This debrief provides an analysis of CVE-2026-35273, a critical vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is categorized as a Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability. It is known to be exploited in the wild and requires immediate attention from defenders responsible for PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools deployments. The vulnerability allows for missing authentication for a critical function, which can lead to severe consequences if not addressed promptly. Defenders should assess exposure and apply mitigations according to vendor instructions. This vulnerability is listed in the CISA Known Exploited V
- Vendor
- Oracle Corporation
- Product
- PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.8
- CISA KEV
- Listed
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-12
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-12
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools deployments should assess exposure and apply mitigations according to vendor instructions.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-35273 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools with a CVSS score of 9.8. It is known to be exploited in the wild and requires immediate attention from defenders responsible for PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools deployments. The vulnerability allows for missing authentication for a critical function, which can lead to severe consequences if not addressed promptly.
- Verify and apply mitigations according to Oracle Corporation instructions
- Ensure compliance with CISA's BOD 26-04 guidance for prioritizing security updates based on risk
- Evaluate each asset's internet exposure and adhere to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines
Technical summary
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is categorized as a Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. This type of vulnerability can allow attackers to perform critical functions without proper authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches. The vulnerability is known to be exploited in the wild, emphasizing the need for immediate action from defenders responsible for PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools deployments.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure and apply mitigations according to vendor instructions
- Ensure compliance with CISA's BOD 26-04 guidance
- Evaluate each asset's internet exposure and adhere to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines
Evidence notes
The vulnerability is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating that it is known to be exploited in the wild. Oracle Corporation is the affected vendor.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-35273 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-35273
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-35273 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35273
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
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CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Official CISA catalog of vulnerabilities known to be exploited in the wild.
Supplemental references
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Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools Missing Authen
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json
cisa_kev
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.