How severe is CVE-2026-61255?

CVE-2026-61255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-61255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-61255?

CVE-2026-61255 affects Oracle Human Resources Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-61255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-61255 published?

CVE-2026-61255 was published on 2026-07-21 and last updated on 2026-07-24.

CVE-2026-61255

CVE-2026-61255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Human Resources Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Human Resources Management System
Published: 2026-07-21
Last modified: 2026-07-24

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (New Zealand) product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: New Zealand 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 (New Zealand). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle HRMS (New Zealand) accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle HRMS (New Zealand) 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).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-61255?: Vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (New Zealand) product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: New Zealand 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 (New Zealand). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle HRMS (New Zealand) accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle HRMS (New Zealand) 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).
How severe is CVE-2026-61255?: CVE-2026-61255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-61255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-61255?: CVE-2026-61255 affects Oracle Human Resources Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-61255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-61255 published?: CVE-2026-61255 was published on 2026-07-21 and last updated on 2026-07-24.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:human_resources_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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