# CVE-2026-46954: Oracle Human Resources takeover in Data Removal Tool

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-46954-oracle-human-resources-takeover-in-data-removal-tool  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-21. Updated: 2026-07-21  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-46954 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-07-21

A vulnerability exists in the Data Removal Tool component of Oracle Human Resources, a module within the Oracle E-Business Suite used for managing employee data and compliance. A high-privileged attacker could exploit this flaw to gain full control over the Human Resources system. This could lead to the unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of sensitive personnel records and organizational data.

Technologies: [Oracle Human Resources](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/human-resources). Vendors: [Oracle](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/oracle).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-46954 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46954 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-46954?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.2, published 21 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Oracle Human Resources 12.2.3-12.2.15.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-46954?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-46954 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-46954?** Check whether you run Oracle Human Resources at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A vulnerability in the Data Removal Tool component of Oracle Human Resources (part of Oracle E-Business Suite) allows for a complete system takeover. The flaw is easily exploitable by a high-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP. Successful exploitation results in a total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the affected component. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 and was addressed in the Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update.

## Affected products

- Oracle Human Resources (E-Business Suite) 12.2.3-12.2.15

## Timeline

- 2026-07-21: advisory: Oracle published the July 2026 Critical Patch Update containing this CVE.
- 2026-07-21: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html)

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