# CVE-2026-62466: Oracle Human Resources compromise in Data Removal Tool

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-62466-oracle-human-resources-compromise-in-data-removal-tool  
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-2026-62466 · 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 by organizations to manage employee data and compliance. A high-privileged user can exploit this flaw over the network to gain full control over the Human Resources system. This could lead to the unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of sensitive personnel records and a total loss of service availability.

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

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-62466 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-62466 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-62466?** 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-2026-62466?** 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-2026-62466 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-62466?** 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

This vulnerability affects the Data Removal Tool component of Oracle Human Resources within the Oracle E-Business Suite. It is classified as an easily exploitable flaw that allows a high-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can result in a complete takeover of the Oracle Human Resources product, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects supported versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. While the specific CWE is not provided in the advisory, the impact is described as a full system compromise. Users are advised to refer to the Oracle Critical Patch Update for July 2026 for remediation steps.

## Affected products

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

## Timeline

- 2026-07-21: disclosed: Initial disclosure by Oracle
- 2026-07-21: advisory: NVD record published

## References

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

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