CVE-2026-62549 Missing authorization in Oracle HRMS (UK)

Critical 9.6 Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 22 Jul 2026

A low-privileged attacker can exploit this vulnerability to unauthorizedly read, create, delete, or modify critical HRMS data via HTTP.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-62549?

CVE-2026-62549 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle HRMS (UK), published on 21 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (UK) product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: UK Payroll). 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 HRMS (UK). While the vulnerability is in Oracle HRMS (UK), attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle HRMS (UK) accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle HRMS (UK) accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-62549?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Human Resources Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2026-62549?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-62549 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-62549 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-62549 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cw54-68gf-7r9m.