CVE-2026-61013
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Time and Labor product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Time and Labor. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Time and Labor, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Time and Labor accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Time and Labor accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability resides within Oracle Time and Labor component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the Internal Operations module. The affected versions span from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, representing a significant release range that indicates this flaw has persisted across multiple updates. The vulnerability classification as difficult to exploit suggests that while it requires some level of sophistication or specific conditions to be successfully leveraged, the attack surface remains concerning given the high privilege requirements and network access vector involved.
The technical exploitation involves an attacker with high privileged access and network connectivity via HTTP protocols who can compromise the Oracle Time and Labor system. This represents a critical security gap where the attacker can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the time and labor management system, including complete access to all accessible data within this module. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond the immediate component through what is termed "scope change," indicating that successful exploitation can affect additional Oracle products within the broader E-Business Suite ecosystem.
From a security impact perspective, the vulnerability enables unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some of the accessible data within Oracle Time and Labor. This dual capability for both data confidentiality and integrity compromise aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a significant risk to time and labor tracking systems that contain sensitive employee compensation data, work hours records, and payroll-related information. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 reflects the severity of this vulnerability, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact, indicating that unauthorized access to critical data is the primary concern.
The attack vector requires network access via HTTP protocol and demands high privileged attacker credentials, suggesting that this vulnerability could be exploited by insiders or attackers who have already compromised administrative accounts or obtained elevated privileges through other means. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N) clearly indicates network accessibility with high attack complexity and high privilege requirements, while the scope change element (S:C) demonstrates that this vulnerability can affect systems beyond its original component boundaries. This characteristic aligns with ATT&CK tactics involving privilege escalation and lateral movement within enterprise environments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access issues as it creates potential for significant disruption to time and labor management processes throughout the organization. Organizations utilizing Oracle Time and Labor systems may face compliance violations, regulatory penalties, and business continuity issues if this vulnerability is successfully exploited. The scope change aspect suggests that exploitation could potentially affect other integrated Oracle E-Business Suite modules, amplifying the overall impact beyond just the targeted time and labor functions.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper access controls, network segmentation to limit HTTP access points, and maintaining current patch levels for the Oracle E-Business Suite. Organizations should conduct thorough security assessments to identify all instances of affected versions and implement monitoring for suspicious network activity related to HTTP connections targeting Oracle Time and Labor systems. The vulnerability's characteristics suggest that traditional perimeter-based security measures may not be sufficient, requiring more comprehensive security monitoring and incident response protocols to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts.