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CVE-2021-35609: Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: SQR).

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: SQR). Supported versions that are affected are 8.57, 8.58 and 8.59. 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 unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools flaw can let a low-privileged user reach sensitive PeopleTools data over HTTP. The main business concern is confidentiality: exposure of critical PeopleSoft data or all data the application can access. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle.

Executive priority

Treat as a confidentiality-focused enterprise application risk. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly accessible PeopleSoft environments, especially where PeopleSoft stores HR, finance, or other sensitive business records.

Technical view

CVE-2021-35609 affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools SQR in supported versions 8.57, 8.58, and 8.59. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact.

Likely exposure

Organizations running PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools 8.57, 8.58, or 8.59 with SQR reachable through HTTP are the likely exposed population. Exposure is higher where PeopleSoft is broadly reachable and low-privileged accounts are numerous.

Exploitation context

The source states the issue is easily exploitable by a low-privileged attacker with HTTP network access. The provided bundle does not show active exploitation, public exploit availability, or KEV listing, so active exploitation should not be assumed.

Researcher notes

The provided data does not include CWE mapping, root-cause detail, proof-of-concept status, or component-level patch mechanics. Analysis should stay anchored to Oracle's advisory and CVE metadata unless additional vendor evidence is obtained.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Oracle's October 2021 Critical Patch Update guidance for this CVE.
  • Apply the relevant Oracle-supported PeopleTools security update or upgrade path.
  • Restrict HTTP access to PeopleSoft to trusted networks where possible.
  • Review low-privileged PeopleSoft accounts and remove unnecessary access.
  • Monitor PeopleSoft access logs for unusual SQR-related data access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions across all environments.
  • Confirm whether versions 8.57, 8.58, or 8.59 are present.
  • Verify Oracle CPU remediation or later supported fixes are applied.
  • Confirm PeopleSoft HTTP endpoints are not unnecessarily internet-exposed.
  • Review access controls for low-privileged users in PeopleSoft.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-35609Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationPeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools8.57, 8.58, 8.59Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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