# CVE-2026-61121: Oracle HRMS (UK) system takeover in UK Payroll component

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-61121-oracle-hrms-uk-system-takeover-in-uk-payroll-component  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-21. Updated: 2026-07-22  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-61121 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-07-21

A vulnerability exists in the UK Payroll component of Oracle HRMS, a system used by organizations to manage human resources and payroll processing. An attacker with basic user access to the corporate network could exploit this flaw to take full control of the HRMS system. This could lead to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive employee data, disruption of payroll operations, and loss of data integrity.

Technologies: [Oracle HRMS (UK)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/hrms-uk). Vendors: [Oracle](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/oracle).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-61121 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-61121 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-61121?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 21 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Oracle HRMS (UK) 12.2.8-12.2.15.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-61121?** 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-2026-61121 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-61121?** Check whether you run Oracle HRMS (UK) 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 UK Payroll component of Oracle HRMS (UK) (part of Oracle E-Business Suite) allows for a complete system takeover. The flaw is present in versions 12.2.8 through 12.2.15. An attacker requires low-level privileges and network access via HTTP to exploit the vulnerability. Successful exploitation results in high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the specific CWE is not detailed in the advisory, the CVSS vector indicates a straightforward attack path (AC:L) without requiring user interaction. Users should refer to the Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update for remediation instructions.

## Affected products

- Oracle Corporation HRMS (UK) 12.2.8-12.2.15

## Timeline

- 2026-07-21: disclosed: Initial disclosure via Oracle Critical Patch Update and NVD publication.

## References

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

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