CVE-2026-60836: Vulnerability in the Oracle HCM Common Architecture product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Op

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-60836 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting hcm common architecture. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in the Oracle HCM Common Architecture product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HCM Common Architecture. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HCM Common Architecture. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confid

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2026-07-21
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-21 22:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle hcm common architecture UPGRADE

Affected: >= 12.2.3 and <= 12.2.15

Fixed in: newer than 12.2.15

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.2.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hcm-common-architecture || rpm -q hcm-common-architecture || hcm-common-architecture --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 12.2.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hcm-common-architecture

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hcm-common-architecture

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hcm-common-architecture sudo apt install hcm-common-architecture=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold hcm-common-architecture

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hcm-common-architecture sudo dnf downgrade hcm-common-architecture-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add hcm-common-architecture

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · uv · FIXED · 0.13.5-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b

Fedora ELN · oo7 · FIXED · 0.7.0~beta-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-f348262964 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-f348262964

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-60836?

hcm common architecture: upgrade to newer than 12.2.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-60836 being exploited?

CVE-2026-60836 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-60836 affect?

CVE-2026-60836 affects hcm common architecture. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Vulnerability in the Oracle HCM Common Architecture product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attac

How urgent is CVE-2026-60836?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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