CVE-2026-62547 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically those with Oracle Workflow enabled, should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential takeovers. This includes operators of Oracle E-Business Suite, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to assess the impact of this vulnerability on their environments.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the Workflow Notification Mailer component of Oracle Workflow, affecting versions 12.2.3-12.2.15. It is difficult to exploit and requires network access via SMTP. Successful exploitation can result in confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 8.1, indicating a high severity. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to potentially take over Oracle Workflow.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching this vulnerability due to its high CVSS score and potential impact on Oracle Workflow.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for Oracle Workflow.
• Restrict network access to SMTP for Oracle Workflow.
• Monitor Oracle Workflow for suspicious activity.
• Consider implementing compensating controls, such as additional authentication mechanisms.
• Review and update asset inventory to identify exposed systems.
• Plan for rollback/change windows for remediation.
• Track exceptions and retest remediated assets.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:19:08.323Z and last modified on 2026-07-22T14:17:23.407Z. 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 current status and affected scope with Oracle. The vulnerability affects Oracle Workflow versions 12.2.3-12.2.15, and it is difficult to exploit, requiring network access via SMTP.

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