CVE-2026-61214 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle HRMS (UK) versions 12.2.3-12.2.15 should prioritize patching this vulnerability, especially those with high-privileged users and network access via HTTP. The vulnerability requires high privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the system, and the CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 2.2, indicating a low severity. However, defenders should not underestimate the potential impact of this vulnerability, as it can lead to unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-61214 is a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (UK) product of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the UK Payroll component. It requires high privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the system, with potential impacts on confidentiality. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 2.2, indicating a low severity. The vulnerability allows high-privileged attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HRMS (UK), potentially leading to unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data.

Defensive priority

Apply patches promptly, restrict network access, monitor for suspicious activity, and implement compensating controls if necessary

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the patch from Oracle as soon as possible
• Restrict network access to Oracle HRMS (UK) to minimize exposure
• Monitor for suspicious activity and implement compensating controls if necessary
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
• Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:18:52.903Z and last modified on 2026-07-22T19:17:08.890Z. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status. This information is based on the supplied source corpus and may not reflect the current status of the vulnerability. Defenders should verify the status and affected scope with the official CVE record and NVD entry. The evidence is limited, and further verification is necessary to ensure the accuracy of the information.

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