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8.8

Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools: Unauthorized Access via XMLPublisher

CVE-2024-21255 · published 2 years ago
Summary

If an attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability, they may be able to take control of your PeopleSoft system. This affects versions 8.59, 8.60, and 8.61 of Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools. We recommend that you update to a fixed version to prevent unauthorized access.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
oracle peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools 8.59
8.60
8.61
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: XMLPublisher). Supported versions that are affected are 8.59, 8.60 and 8.61. Easily exploitable vul...
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: XMLPublisher). Supported versions that are affected are 8.59, 8.60 and 8.61. 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).
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-611XML External Entity (XXE)
Timeline
Published15 Oct 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-21255 · NVD
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