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CVE-2026-62546 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was identified in the Oracle Applications Framework product of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Web Utilities component. The vulnerability is easily exploitable and allows high privileged attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Framework. Successful attacks can result in takeover of Oracle Applications Framework, potentially impacting additional products. Organizations should prioritize patching this vulnerability as it has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.1, indicating critical severity.

Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Product: Oracle Applications Framework
CVSS: CRITICAL 9.1
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 12.2.8-12.2.15 should prioritize patching this vulnerability. High privileged attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to compromise Oracle Applications Framework, potentially impacting additional products. IT teams and security professionals responsible for Oracle E-Business Suite deployments should take immediate action to assess their exposure and apply patches.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the Web Utilities component of Oracle Applications Framework, part of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.8-12.2.15. It has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.1, indicating critical severity, with a CVSS Vector of (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability allows high privileged attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Framework, potentially impacting additional products. Defenders should focus on applying patches and limiting network access to Oracle Applications Framework.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

Apply the patch provided by Oracle as soon as possible
Review and limit network access to Oracle Applications Framework
Monitor for suspicious activity related to Oracle Applications Framework
Consider implementing compensating controls to mitigate potential impact
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
Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:19:08.213Z and last modified on 2026-07-22T15:17:21.167Z. The NVD entry is currently being reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with Oracle and review the official advisory for CVE-2026-62546. The vulnerability is in the Web Utilities component of Oracle Applications Framework, and its impact on additional products is being assessed.

Official resources

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