CVE-2026-87161: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HRMS (India). While the vulnerability is in Oracle HRMS (India), 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 HRMS (India) accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle HRMS
CVE-2026-87161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle HRMS (India) 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 gain unauthorized access to critical data and perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Users are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle HRMS (India) within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It permits a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially gaining unauthorized access to all accessible data and the ability to modify some data. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability, with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this issue. The vendor advisory emphasizes the importance of applying patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle HRMS (India) and unauthorized modification (update, insert, delete) of some data. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. The vulnerability may also impact additional Oracle products due to scope change. There are no reported exploits in the wild as of the advisory date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the relevant patches from this update promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or temporary fixes are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-87161: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HRMS (India). While the vulnerability is in Oracle HRMS (India), 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 HRMS (India) accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle HRMS
Description
CVE-2026-87161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle HRMS (India) 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 gain unauthorized access to critical data and perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Users are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle HRMS (India)
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle HRMS (India) within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It permits a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially gaining unauthorized access to all accessible data and the ability to modify some data. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability, with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this issue. The vendor advisory emphasizes the importance of applying patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle HRMS (India) and unauthorized modification (update, insert, delete) of some data. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. The vulnerability may also impact additional Oracle products due to scope change. There are no reported exploits in the wild as of the advisory date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the relevant patches from this update promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or temporary fixes are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T21:49:12.399Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a85755bf5e2cf553824a
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:19:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 23:15:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 02:21:28 UTC
Views: 4
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