CVE-2026-62540

Undergoing Analysis Undergoing Analysis - In Progress

Oracle Cost Management Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Cost Management product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Cost Planning). 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 Cost Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Cost Management. 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).

CVSS Scores

EPSS Scores

Probability:
Percentile:

Meta Information

Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-26

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-06

NVD

CVE-2026-62540

Affected Vendors & Products

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

Helpful Resources

Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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

Attack-Flow Graph

Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle Cost Management, part of Oracle E-Business Suite. It affects versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. An attacker with high privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit it to take over the system. The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.2, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Oracle Cost Management in Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. Detection requires checking for unpatched versions of Oracle E-Business Suite. Review system logs for unusual HTTP access to the Cost Management component. Oracle provides scripts like OPatch and AD tools to verify patch levels. Check Oracle Support for applicable patches.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to fully compromise Oracle Cost Management. This may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or disruption of critical business operations. High-privileged attackers could manipulate data, steal sensitive information, or render the system unusable.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations due to potential data breaches or loss of data integrity. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust if sensitive data is compromised through this vulnerability.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle E-Business Suite patches for Cost Management versions 12.2.3-12.2.15. Restrict network access to HTTP interfaces for Oracle Cost Management. Monitor for unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity in the Cost Planning component.

Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2026-62540. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.

0/70