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CVE-2026-62473 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief
A vulnerability exists in Oracle Installed Base, a component of Oracle E-Business Suite. The affected versions are 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. This vulnerability is easily exploitable and allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Installed Base. Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, unauthorized access to critical data, and partial denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.3, indicating high severity. Organizations should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation.
- Vendor
- Oracle Corporation
- Product
- Oracle Installed Base
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-22
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-22
Who should care
Organizations using Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation. This involves reviewing system configurations, updating access controls, and ensuring that security patches are applied promptly. Additionally, organizations should monitor Oracle Installed Base logs for suspicious activity and consider implementing additional security measures such as web application firewalls.
Technical summary
The vulnerability in Oracle Installed Base (component: Create Item Instance) of Oracle E-Business Suite (versions 12.2.3-12.2.15) allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized data access, modification, and partial denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 8.3, indicating high severity. This vulnerability can be mitigated by applying the security patch provided by Oracle, reviewing and updating network access controls, and monitoring system logs for suspicious activity.
Defensive priority
Highly Critical
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the security patch provided by Oracle as soon as possible.
- Review and update network access controls to limit exposure.
- Monitor Oracle Installed Base logs for suspicious activity.
- Consider implementing additional security measures such as web application firewalls.
- Verify the integrity of data stored in Oracle Installed Base.
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:19:03.677Z and was last modified on 2026-07-22T17:16:57.463Z. The NVD entry is currently under review. Oracle's security alert provides additional details. Evidence is limited, and defenders should verify the integrity of data stored in Oracle Installed Base and review system logs for suspicious activity.
Official resources
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CVE-2026-62473 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2026-62473 NVD detail
NVD
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Source item URL
nvd_modified
- Source reference
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:19:03.677Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently under review.