CVE-2026-60897: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payroll. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Payroll. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Payroll
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-60897) affects Oracle Payroll versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. This vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payroll, potentially resulting in full takeover of the product. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has published a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 that includes security patches addressing this and other vulnerabilities. Users are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-60897 is a vulnerability in Oracle Payroll, a component of Oracle E-Business Suite (Internal Operations), affecting supported versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTP to compromise the Oracle Payroll system, potentially leading to full system takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability among 1449 security patches released. The advisory emphasizes the importance of applying patches without delay to mitigate exploitation risks.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Payroll, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. An attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP can leverage this flaw to take over the Oracle Payroll product, potentially disrupting payroll operations and exposing sensitive employee data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of the July 2026 Critical Patch Update. Users of Oracle Payroll versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 should apply the relevant patches promptly to remediate this vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No alternative mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-60897: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payroll. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Payroll. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Payroll
Description
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-60897) affects Oracle Payroll versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. This vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payroll, potentially resulting in full takeover of the product. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has published a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 that includes security patches addressing this and other vulnerabilities. Users are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-60897 is a vulnerability in Oracle Payroll, a component of Oracle E-Business Suite (Internal Operations), affecting supported versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTP to compromise the Oracle Payroll system, potentially leading to full system takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability among 1449 security patches released. The advisory emphasizes the importance of applying patches without delay to mitigate exploitation risks.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Payroll, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. An attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP can leverage this flaw to take over the Oracle Payroll product, potentially disrupting payroll operations and exposing sensitive employee data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of the July 2026 Critical Patch Update. Users of Oracle Payroll versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 should apply the relevant patches promptly to remediate this vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No alternative mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.600Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a5fee189c2644c7f8d5c6f1
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 22:09:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 03:07:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/22/2026, 03:07:25 UTC
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