Oracle Marketing
CVE-2025-53072
CRITICAL
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify exposed Oracle Marketing HTTP endpoint
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DeliverySend crafted request to unauthenticated function
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ExploitBypass missing authentication check
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ExecutionGain full control of Oracle Marketing
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ImpactExfiltrate or tamper with marketing data
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | No special configuration is required: per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) and CWE-306, this is remote, unauthenticated HTTP exploitation of a Marketing Administration function that is missing an authentication check, against affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.14. The primary limiting factor is network reachability of the Oracle Marketing HTTP interface - organizations that expose EBS only on internal networks or behind access controls substantially reduce exposure - and applicability is bounded to the 12.2.3-12.2.14 version range with the Marketing component deployed. |
| Impact | All severity signals point to a genuinely high-priority flaw. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated vulnerability with full Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impact (9.8 Critical), and the CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for a Critical Function) classification plus the 'Authentication Bypass' tag are consistent with Oracle's own 'unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP' language - the signals do not conflict. However, exploitation-likelihood signals are currently modest: EPSS is only 0.65% (49th percentile), the vulnerability is NOT in CISA KEV, and no public proof-of-concept is identified in the provided data. This is the classic 'high-CVSS, not-yet-weaponized' posture: the vulnerability is architecturally severe and trivially exploitable in principle, but there is no evidence of active exploitation or available exploit code at time of analysis. No SSVC decision data was provided. Given Oracle E-Business Suite's history of being targeted after CPU disclosures, the low EPSS should be treated as a point-in-time snapshot rather than a reason to deprioritize; the absence of a patch rating gap or vendor-confirmed exploitation is the main thing limiting urgency today. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote, unauthenticated attacker reaches an internet-facing or network-accessible Oracle Marketing endpoint and sends crafted HTTP requests to a function that is missing an authentication check (CWE-306), bypassing login entirely. Because the flaw yields full compromise ('takeover of Oracle Marketing') with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, the attacker can read, alter, or destroy marketing data and pivot within the EBS environment. No public exploit code is identified at time of analysis, so this scenario is inferred from the CVSS vector rather than a demonstrated POC. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Oct 08, 2026
Unauthenticated remote attackers can take over Oracle Marketing in Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.14 due to a missing authentication check (CWE-306) in the Marketing Administration component. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No public exploit code has been identified at this time, and the EPSS score is 0.65% (49th percentile), indicating low likelihood of exploitation in the near term; however, the flaw is easily exploitable if the interface is reachable.
RemediationAI
Apply the vendor patch included in the Oracle Critical Patch Update October 2025 (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2025.html). Until patching is feasible, restrict network access to the Oracle Marketing HTTP interface by placing it behind a firewall, VPN, or IP allowlist, or by disabling external access to the Marketing Administration component. If the Marketing functionality is not required, consider disabling it entirely. These mitigations may impact legitimate remote users, so balance with business needs. No other workarounds are specified in the advisory.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Oracle Marketing is a component of Oracle E-Business Suite, an integrated suite of business applications. The vulnerability resides in the Marketing Administration function, which fails to enforce authentication before granting access to a critical operation (CWE-306). This allows any network-accessible user to invoke the function without credentials. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) confirms remote, unauthenticated exploitation with no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Marketing component. The root cause is a missing authentication check, likely in a web-accessible endpoint or API.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-306 missing authentication over HTTP justifies AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, and vendor-stated full takeover justifies C:H/I:H/A:H with unchanged scope.
Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).
CVSS VectorVendor: oracle
DescriptionCVE.org
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Marketing Administration). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.14. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Marketing. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Marketing. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Executive ViewAI
Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.14 contain a critical authentication bypass in the Marketing Administration component, enabling remote takeover of Oracle Marketing. This flaw poses a severe risk to organizations relying on this module for marketing operations, potentially leading to data breaches and operational disruption. While no public exploit identified at time of analysis, the vulnerability is easily exploitable if the interface is reachable, necessitating immediate leadership attention.
Restrict network access to the Marketing Administration interface, disable the component if not business-critical, apply Oracle's recommended mitigations from the advisory, and enhance logging and monitoring for exploitation attempts.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
An authentication bypass in the Marketing Administration component of Oracle Marketing (part of Oracle E-Business Suite
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Marketing Administration). Rated cr
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Marketing Administration). Rated cr
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Marketing Administration). Rated cr
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Marketing Administration). Rated cr
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Home Page). Rated high severit
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). Rated high se
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). Rated high se
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). Rated high se
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). Rated high se
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). Rated high se
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). Rated high se
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