CVE-2026-46817KEV · OVERDUE

Oracle E-Business Suite Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Critical · published May 28, 2026

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 56.6th percentile for exploit probability.

99
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.6
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can remotely hijack Oracle Payments with just an HTTP request! This vulnerability is shockingly simple to exploit, putting sensitive data at risk. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can stroll in without a reservation — they can just walk into the kitchen and start mixing up recipes! This vulnerability allows attackers to access critical payment operations in Oracle E-Business Suite without breaking a sweat. If exploited, a malicious actor could completely take over Oracle Payments, leading to unauthorized transactions, data breaches, or even financial loss. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience — it’s a potential financial disaster that could shake the very foundations of your payment systems!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can stroll in without a reservation — they can just walk into the kitchen and start mixing up recipes! This vulnerability allows attackers to access critical payment operations in Oracle E-Business Suite without breaking a sweat. The vulnerability in Oracle Payments allows unauthenticated network access via HTTP, enabling attackers to gain control of sensitive payment processes without needing any credentials.

What to do

If exploited, a malicious actor could completely take over Oracle Payments, leading to unauthorized transactions, data breaches, or even financial loss. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience — it’s a potential financial disaster that could shake the very foundations of your payment systems! Immediately patch your Oracle E-Business Suite to version 12.2.16 or later. Conduct a thorough security audit of your network access controls to tighten protection around your payment systems. Don't wait — every moment counts! You've got this! Stay vigilant and proactive, and you'll secure your systems like a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00814 · 56.6th percentile
Published
2026-05-28T20:17Z
KEV added
2026-07-15 · due 2026-07-18
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 SEP 03:26Z
    EPSS moved 13% → 1%
    epss
  • 15 JUL 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Jul 18
    kev
  • 28 MAY 20:17Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle Payments product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: File Transmission)
    cvelistv5