CVE-2026-61064
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle iRecruitment product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Install / Upgrade Issues). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iRecruitment. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle iRecruitment accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle iRecruitment accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability exists within Oracle iRecruitment component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically addressing issues related to installation and upgrade processes. The affected versions span from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, indicating a prolonged period of exposure where organizations using these releases remained susceptible to potential compromise. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable suggests that the attack surface requires minimal technical expertise or resources to leverage effectively.
The technical flaw manifests through insufficient access controls during installation and upgrade procedures, creating opportunities for unauthorized modifications to system components. This weakness allows an attacker with low privilege levels to exploit network-based HTTP connections to gain unauthorized access to the iRecruitment system. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 reflects moderate severity, with equal emphasis on confidentiality and integrity impacts, indicating that successful exploitation could result in data manipulation or unauthorized information disclosure.
Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations against specific Oracle iRecruitment data sets, while also gaining read access to subsets of accessible data within the system. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N) confirms that network-based exploitation is possible with low attack complexity and requires only low privilege levels, while user interaction is not necessary for successful compromise. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and potentially CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) depending on implementation details.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data integrity concerns, as it could enable attackers to manipulate recruitment processes, alter candidate information, or access sensitive personnel data. Organizations utilizing affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions face potential business disruption through unauthorized system modifications and data exposure. The vulnerability's classification under the ATT&CK framework would likely map to T1078 (Valid Accounts) and T1566 (Phishing) as initial access vectors, with potential progression toward T1499 (Endpoint Termination) or T1531 (Account Access Removal) if attackers escalate privileges.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patch application for all affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions, along with enhanced network segmentation to restrict HTTP access to administrative functions. Organizations must implement comprehensive monitoring of installation and upgrade activities, while also strengthening authentication controls and privilege management protocols. Additional defensive measures include implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious HTTP requests, conducting regular security assessments of the iRecruitment component, and establishing robust incident response procedures for potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of timely patch management and proper access control implementation in enterprise applications, particularly those handling sensitive recruitment data.