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 vulnerability in Oracle HR Intelligence within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 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 is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploitation is considered difficult due to the required attack conditions. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in June 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patch promptly to mitigate risk. Until patched, risk reduction may be possible by blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these may affect functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle HR Intelligence in Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 245 others. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches immediately. Workarounds include blocking network protocols required for exploitation and removing unnecessary privileges, but these may disrupt normal operations.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle HR Intelligence, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the affected component, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in June 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the provided security patches without delay. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for the attack and removing unnecessary privileges from users, though these measures may impact application functionality. Oracle strongly advises remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security 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 vulnerability in Oracle HR Intelligence within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 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 is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploitation is considered difficult due to the required attack conditions. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in June 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patch promptly to mitigate risk. Until patched, risk reduction may be possible by blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these may affect functionality.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle HR Intelligence in Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 245 others. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches immediately. Workarounds include blocking network protocols required for exploitation and removing unnecessary privileges, but these may disrupt normal operations.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle HR Intelligence, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the affected component, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in June 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the provided security patches without delay. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for the attack and removing unnecessary privileges from users, though these measures may impact application functionality. Oracle strongly advises remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security 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: 6/16/2026, 8:46:45 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 9:00:43 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 4:29:26 AM
Views: 2
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