CVE-2026-61247
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Workflow product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Workflow Notification Mailer). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via SMTP to compromise Oracle Workflow. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Workflow accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Workflow. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.8 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability exists within Oracle E-Business Suite's Workflow product, specifically in the Workflow Notification Mailer component, affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw represents a significant security weakness that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers who have network access to the SMTP service. The vulnerability's classification as difficult to exploit indicates that while it requires some technical skill and knowledge to leverage effectively, the attack surface remains accessible to determined threat actors.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms within the Workflow Notification Mailer component, which processes email notifications and workflow messages. Attackers can potentially manipulate the SMTP interface to inject malicious commands or data into the workflow processing system. This weakness allows for unauthorized modifications to workflow data through update, insert, or delete operations on accessible Oracle Workflow components. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 reflects the balanced impact across integrity and availability concerns, with a low confidentiality impact indicating that sensitive data access is not directly enabled by this flaw.
The operational impact of successful exploitation manifests in two primary areas: data integrity compromise and partial denial of service conditions. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could modify workflow processes, potentially altering business-critical workflows or inserting malicious data into the system. The partial denial of service aspect means that while complete system shutdown is not guaranteed, specific workflow functionalities may become unavailable or behave unpredictably, disrupting business operations. This type of vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and represents a significant concern for enterprise environments where workflow automation drives critical business processes.
Organizations should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability effectively. Network segmentation and proper firewall configuration can limit access to SMTP ports and reduce the attack surface available to potential attackers. Regular patch management procedures must be enforced to ensure timely deployment of Oracle's security updates addressing this specific flaw. Monitoring network traffic for unusual SMTP activity patterns and implementing strict access controls for workflow-related services can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, following ATT&CK framework principles, organizations should consider implementing behavioral analytics to identify anomalous workflow processing patterns that might indicate exploitation. The vulnerability's CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L) indicates that network-based attacks with high attack complexity and no privilege requirements are possible, making it particularly concerning for publicly accessible systems. Proper configuration management and regular security assessments should be conducted to maintain defense in depth against such threats.