VulnerabilityPublished 21 Jul 2026Updated 23 Jul 2026

CVE-2026-60143: Oracle Workflow · Improper Access Control

Affects Oracle WorkflowSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

7.3High

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

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

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: Low

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the impacted component.
Integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact on the impacted component.
Availability: Low: Performance is reduced or there are interruptions in resource availability. Even if repeated exploitation of the vulnerability is possible, the attacker does not have the ability to completely deny service to legitimate users. The resources in the impacted component are either partially available all of the time, or fully available only some of the time, but overall there is no direct, serious consequence to the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponized: A Metasploit exploit module or Exploit-DB entry exists (Metasploit scanner modules do not count), or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Oracle CorporationOracle Workflow	Affected >=12.2.3 <=12.2.15	Fixed in–
Mavencom.oracle.workflow/oracle-workflow`pkg:maven/com.oracle.workflow/oracle-workflow`Other threats	Affected =12.2.3	Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory includes multiple security patches and strongly recommends applying patches without delay. However, no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed for CVE-2026-60143 in the advisory content provided. Users should consult the official Oracle Critical Patch Update documentation at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for the latest patch availability and installation instructions. Until patches are applied, restrict network access to Oracle Workflow HTTP interfaces where possible to reduce exposure.

Description

CVE-2026-60143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Workflow, part of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to perform unauthorized read, update, insert, or delete operations on accessible Oracle Workflow data. Additionally, the vulnerability can cause a partial denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, reflecting impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has published a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 covering multiple vulnerabilities, including this one, but no explicit patch or remediation details for this specific vulnerability are provided in the advisory content. Users are strongly advised to review Oracle's Critical Patch Update documentation and apply relevant patches promptly.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized read access to some Oracle Workflow data, unauthorized modification (update, insert, delete) of accessible data, and partial denial of service conditions affecting Oracle Workflow availability. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected Oracle Workflow instances.

Summary

CVE-2026-60143 is a vulnerability in the Workflow Notification Mailer component of Oracle Workflow within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It allows unauthenticated attackers with network access over HTTP to compromise Oracle Workflow by gaining unauthorized ability to read, update, insert, or delete certain accessible data, and to cause partial denial of service. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level for it. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

CWE-284Improper Access Control (opens in a new tab)
Pillar weaknessCWE Top 25 (2025): #19OWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
MITRE discourages mapping vulnerabilities to this broad entry; the root cause is usually a more specific weakness.
Architecture and Design · Operation
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Architecture and Design · Separation of Privilege
Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
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OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
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Attack patterns
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From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 30 Jul 2026, 04:30 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-284

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