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Oracle HCM EUVDEUVD-2026-61724

| CVE-2026-70773 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-3v34-6g7c-xm8h
8.2
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify network-reachable HCM HTTP endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Send unauthenticated HTTP request to Knowledge Integration component
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authentication enforcement
  4. Execution
    Retrieve complete HCM data (payroll, employee records)
  5. Impact
    Optionally insert or modify HCM data records

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No special configuration or authentication is required - the vulnerability exists in the default deployment of Oracle HCM Common Architecture 12.2.3-12.2.15 when the Knowledge Integration component is active and the E-Business Suite HTTP interface is network-reachable. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms no credentials, no elevated privileges, no user interaction, and no unusual configuration prerequisite. The primary limiting factor is network exposure: organizations that have isolated Oracle E-Business Suite HCM HTTP interfaces behind strict network controls or VPN are substantially less exposed than those with internet-facing or broadly intranet-accessible deployments. The attack is HTTP-only; HTTPS termination does not mitigate the authentication bypass at the application layer.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N) scores 8.2 and aligns tightly with the description: network-reachable, no complexity barrier, no credentials, no user interaction required. Oracle's own characterization as 'easily exploitable' reinforces the low attack complexity rating. The combination of unauthenticated access, HTTP reachability, and high confidentiality impact against an HCM system - which routinely holds payroll, personal employee data, benefits, and performance records - elevates real-world priority beyond the raw score. No EPSS score was provided in the input, and the vulnerability is absent from CISA KEV at time of analysis, meaning exploitation in the wild is not confirmed. However, the attack surface profile (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N) means that if a working exploit emerges, mass exploitation would be trivial to automate. The integrity impact is limited (I:L), and availability is unaffected (A:N), which partially constrains the blast radius but does not reduce the data-theft risk. Organizations exposing Oracle E-Business Suite HCM interfaces to untrusted networks should treat this as high priority.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated external attacker identifies an Oracle E-Business Suite deployment with HCM modules accessible over HTTP and sends a crafted HTTP request to the Knowledge Integration component, bypassing authentication enforcement to retrieve complete employee records, payroll data, or other sensitive HCM data. The attacker can additionally manipulate some HCM data (insert/update/delete) with the same unauthenticated request. No public exploit code has been identified, but the low-complexity, no-auth attack profile means exploitation requires minimal technical sophistication once the endpoint is located.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 19, 2026

Unauthenticated remote access to critical HR data is possible in Oracle HCM Common Architecture (Knowledge Integration component) across versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 of Oracle E-Business Suite, exploitable over HTTP without credentials or user interaction. Successful exploitation yields full read access to all HCM-accessible data and partial write capability (insert/update/delete) against some HCM data stores, as confirmed by Oracle's own CVSS breakdown (C:H, I:L). Tagged as an authentication bypass by Oracle's security team, this represents a significant exposure for any organization running HCM within a network-reachable deployment. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update for August 2026, available at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html, which addresses this vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.x. The advisory should specify the exact patch set update (PSU) or one-off patch number; consult Oracle My Oracle Support for the applicable patch ID for your release within the 12.2.3-12.2.15 range. As a compensating control prior to patching, restrict network access to Oracle E-Business Suite HCM HTTP interfaces at the perimeter or load-balancer layer to only trusted internal IP ranges, preventing unauthenticated external HTTP access to the Knowledge Integration component. Note that this network restriction may impact integration workflows relying on external HTTP callbacks to HCM, so test in a staging environment before applying. Web application firewall rules blocking unexpected unauthenticated requests to HCM integration endpoints can provide additional detection and partial mitigation but should not substitute for patching.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle HCM Common Architecture 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_hcm_common_architecture no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle HCM Common Architecture is the shared infrastructure layer underpinning Oracle E-Business Suite's Human Capital Management modules, with the Knowledge Integration component serving as a data-access and integration bridge between HCM modules and related knowledge repositories. The vulnerability is tagged as an authentication bypass, meaning the Knowledge Integration component fails to enforce authentication checks on HTTP requests, allowing unauthenticated callers to invoke protected data-access paths. No CWE was assigned by the reporter, but the authentication bypass tag aligns broadly with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) or CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). Affected CPE-equivalent scope covers Oracle E-Business Suite releases 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, a wide version band spanning several years of the 12.2.x maintenance track.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.2 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
vuln.today AI 8.2 HIGH

Network-reachable HTTP authentication bypass with no prerequisites justifies AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N; C:H for full data read, I:L for partial write, A:N as no availability impact is described.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle HCM Common Architecture product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Knowledge Integration). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HCM Common Architecture. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle HCM Common Architecture accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle HCM Common Architecture accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle E-Business Suite HCM versions 12.2.3-12.2.15 contain an unauthenticated remote access vulnerability enabling theft of all employee, contractor, and applicant records without credentials. Every affected deployment is exposed to complete disclosure of sensitive personnel data, triggering potential regulatory notification obligations and privacy breach liability. No patch is currently available, requiring immediate interim controls.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Until vendor patch is available: deploy WAF or network firewall rules to restrict HCM endpoint access to authorized networks only; enforce IP allowlisting; require VPN for all remote access; disable HTTP in favor of HTTPS with certificate pinning if supported; monitor HCM audit logs for unauthorized read and write operations; consider placing HCM in read-only mode during non-business hours if operations permit. These controls reduce exposure but do not eliminate risk-patch deployment is mandatory when released.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 73% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
large enterprise ERP suite, significant HR customer base but not universally deployed
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

41
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +41
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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