CVE-2026-62476: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Public Sector Payroll. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Public Sector Payroll. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Public Sector Payroll
CVE-2026-62476 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Public Sector Payroll 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 vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. Oracle has published a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 that includes multiple security patches, but specific patch availability for this vulnerability is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the Oracle Public Sector Payroll component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTP, enabling compromise of the product. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory references a July 2026 Critical Patch Update containing numerous patches but does not explicitly confirm a patch for this specific vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Public Sector Payroll, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the payroll system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive payroll data and disruption of payroll operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update in July 2026 addressing multiple vulnerabilities. However, the vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability for CVE-2026-62476. Users should consult the Oracle Critical Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for the latest patch information and apply relevant patches promptly. Until a patch is confirmed and applied, restrict network access to Oracle Public Sector Payroll systems and monitor for unusual activity. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-62476: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Public Sector Payroll. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Public Sector Payroll. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Public Sector Payroll
Description
CVE-2026-62476 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Public Sector Payroll 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 vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. Oracle has published a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 that includes multiple security patches, but specific patch availability for this vulnerability is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the Oracle Public Sector Payroll component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTP, enabling compromise of the product. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory references a July 2026 Critical Patch Update containing numerous patches but does not explicitly confirm a patch for this specific vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Public Sector Payroll, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the payroll system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive payroll data and disruption of payroll operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update in July 2026 addressing multiple vulnerabilities. However, the vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability for CVE-2026-62476. Users should consult the Oracle Critical Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for the latest patch information and apply relevant patches promptly. Until a patch is confirmed and applied, restrict network access to Oracle Public Sector Payroll systems and monitor for unusual activity. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-14T14:54:48.734Z
- 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: 6a5fee489c2644c7f8d5e654
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 22:10:16 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 05:07:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/04/2026, 22:52:13 UTC
Views: 54
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