CVE-2026-61142: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payroll. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Payroll, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Payroll accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Payroll
CVE-2026-61142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Payroll component 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 compromise Oracle Payroll, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. Attacks exploiting this flaw may also impact additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has published a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 addressing multiple vulnerabilities, including this one, but specific patch details for Oracle Payroll are not explicitly stated in the advisory content provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Payroll within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It is exploitable remotely over HTTP by an attacker with low privileges, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data within Oracle Payroll. The vulnerability's scope extends beyond Oracle Payroll, potentially affecting other Oracle products. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory references multiple patches but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status for this specific vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle Payroll, compromising confidentiality. The vulnerability does not impact data integrity or availability. Due to scope change, other Oracle products may also be affected indirectly. This could result in broader data exposure within affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for current remediation guidance. Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly and remaining on actively supported versions. Until an official patch is confirmed and applied, restrict network access to Oracle Payroll HTTP interfaces to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-61142: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payroll. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Payroll, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Payroll accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Payroll
Description
CVE-2026-61142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Payroll component 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 compromise Oracle Payroll, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. Attacks exploiting this flaw may also impact additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has published a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 addressing multiple vulnerabilities, including this one, but specific patch details for Oracle Payroll are not explicitly stated in the advisory content provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Payroll within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It is exploitable remotely over HTTP by an attacker with low privileges, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data within Oracle Payroll. The vulnerability's scope extends beyond Oracle Payroll, potentially affecting other Oracle products. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory references multiple patches but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status for this specific vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle Payroll, compromising confidentiality. The vulnerability does not impact data integrity or availability. Due to scope change, other Oracle products may also be affected indirectly. This could result in broader data exposure within affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for current remediation guidance. Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly and remaining on actively supported versions. Until an official patch is confirmed and applied, restrict network access to Oracle Payroll HTTP interfaces to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.616Z
- 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: 6a5fee329c2644c7f8d5d3ff
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 22:09:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 01:10:53 UTC
Last updated: 07/22/2026, 01:55:19 UTC
Views: 3
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