How severe is CVE-2024-21255?

CVE-2024-21255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-21255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21255?

CVE-2024-21255 primarily affects Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-21255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18969.

When was CVE-2024-21255 published?

CVE-2024-21255 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21255

CVE-2024-21255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18969
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools
Published: 2024-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21255?: 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).
How severe is CVE-2024-21255?: CVE-2024-21255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-21255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21255?: CVE-2024-21255 primarily affects Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-21255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18969.
When was CVE-2024-21255 published?: CVE-2024-21255 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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