CVE-2026-46954

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Oracle Human Resources Data Removal Tool Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-27

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Human Resources product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Data Removal Tool). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Human Resources. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Human Resources. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-21

Last Modified

2026-07-27

Generated

2026-08-11

AI Q&A

2026-07-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-09

NVD

CVE-2026-46954

EUVD

EUVD-2026-46466

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	human_resources	From 12.2.3 (inc) to 12.2.15 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-284	The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle Human Resources within Oracle E-Business Suite. It allows a highly privileged attacker with network access to take over the Human Resources component. The attack requires HTTP access and can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for Oracle Human Resources versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15 and verifying if the Data Removal Tool component is exposed to HTTP network access. Oracle recommends reviewing access logs for unusual activity targeting this component.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the Oracle Human Resources system. This may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive employee or organizational data, manipulation of records, or disruption of HR services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or disclosure of personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements. Organizations using affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle E-Business Suite patches for the Human Resources component immediately. Restrict network access to the Data Removal Tool via HTTP and enforce strict authentication for privileged users.

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