CVE-2026-46971: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HR Intelligence. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HR Intelligence. in Oracle Corporation Oracle HR Intelligence
CVE-2026-46971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle HR Intelligence, part of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the Oracle HR Intelligence component. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory but has not explicitly stated patch availability or a specific fix for this product version in the advisory. Oracle strongly recommends applying Critical Security Patch Updates promptly to mitigate such vulnerabilities. Until patches are applied, risk reduction may be possible by blocking required network protocols or limiting privileges, though these may impact functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle HR Intelligence within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It is classified as difficult to exploit but allows a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the product, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability among many others but does not explicitly confirm a dedicated patch for Oracle HR Intelligence 12.2.3. Oracle urges customers to apply available patches promptly and consider mitigating actions such as blocking network protocols or restricting privileges to reduce exploitation risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle HR Intelligence, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the affected component, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update as soon as possible to address this and other vulnerabilities. Until patches are applied, customers may reduce risk by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and by removing unnecessary privileges from users to limit attack surface. These mitigations may affect application functionality and should be tested accordingly. Patch status for this specific vulnerability is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory; customers should monitor Oracle's official security alerts for updates.
CVE-2026-46971: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HR Intelligence. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HR Intelligence. in Oracle Corporation Oracle HR Intelligence
Description
CVE-2026-46971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle HR Intelligence, part of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the Oracle HR Intelligence component. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory but has not explicitly stated patch availability or a specific fix for this product version in the advisory. Oracle strongly recommends applying Critical Security Patch Updates promptly to mitigate such vulnerabilities. Until patches are applied, risk reduction may be possible by blocking required network protocols or limiting privileges, though these may impact functionality.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle HR Intelligence within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It is classified as difficult to exploit but allows a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the product, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability among many others but does not explicitly confirm a dedicated patch for Oracle HR Intelligence 12.2.3. Oracle urges customers to apply available patches promptly and consider mitigating actions such as blocking network protocols or restricting privileges to reduce exploitation risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle HR Intelligence, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the affected component, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update as soon as possible to address this and other vulnerabilities. Until patches are applied, customers may reduce risk by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and by removing unnecessary privileges from users to limit attack surface. These mitigations may affect application functionality and should be tested accordingly. Patch status for this specific vulnerability is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory; customers should monitor Oracle's official security alerts for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T15:55:10.314Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a31b6350b89be68882668d7
Added to database: 06/16/2026, 20:46:45 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:14:11 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 07:18:00 UTC
Views: 59
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