How severe is CVE-2026-61242?

CVE-2026-61242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2026-61242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-61242?

CVE-2026-61242 affects Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Fin Common Objects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-61242?

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

When was CVE-2026-61242 published?

CVE-2026-61242 was published on 2026-07-21 and last updated on 2026-07-31.

CVE-2026-61242

CVE-2026-61242 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Fin Common Objects with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Fin Common Objects
Published: 2026-07-21
Last modified: 2026-07-31

Description

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Staffing). The supported version that is affected is 9.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-61242?: Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Staffing). The supported version that is affected is 9.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Common Objects Argentina. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2026-61242?: CVE-2026-61242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2026-61242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-61242?: CVE-2026-61242 affects Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Fin Common Objects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-61242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-61242 published?: CVE-2026-61242 was published on 2026-07-21 and last updated on 2026-07-31.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_fin_common_objects:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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