CVE-2026-62476 is a vulnerability in Oracle Public Sector 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 the system, resulting in potential full takeover of the Oracle Public Sector Payroll application. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 with network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory references multiple patches but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status for this vulnerability. Oracle recommends applying security patches without delay to mitigate exploitation risks.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Public Sector Payroll, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the application and potentially disrupt payroll operations or access sensitive payroll data.

Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update in July 2026 addressing multiple vulnerabilities. Although the advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch for CVE-2026-62476, Oracle strongly recommends applying the latest Critical Patch Update promptly to mitigate this vulnerability. Customers should verify patch availability and installation instructions via the official Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html. Patch status is not yet explicitly confirmed for this vulnerability; check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.