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Oracle E-Business Suite CVE-2026-101552

| EUVDEUVD-2026-105962 HIGH
2026-10-20 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-xmv7-j2wv-qpjv
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privileged EBS credentials
  2. Delivery
    Reach Flexfields over HTTP
  3. Exploit
    Craft request meeting exploit conditions
  4. Execution
    Trigger Application Object Library flaw
  5. Impact
    Take over AOL (full C/I/A)

Vulnerability Assessment

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation targets the Flexfields component of Oracle Application Object Library within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, reachable remotely over HTTP. Two concrete limiting factors apply: the attacker MUST hold valid low-privileged EBS authentication (PR:L - not exploitable by anonymous/unauthenticated users), and the flaw is rated difficult to exploit (AC:H), meaning success depends on specific conditions or state outside the attacker's direct control. No user interaction is required (UI:N). The exact configuration or state required to satisfy the AC:H condition is not detailed in Oracle's summary and should be verified against the October 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory.

Impact

This is a genuine but second-tier priority. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 reflects full compromise impact (C:H/I:H/A:H, described as 'takeover' of Oracle Application Object Library), but two metrics materially dampen real-world risk: AC:H (high attack complexity, requiring conditions outside the attacker's control or significant preparation) and PR:L (the attacker must already hold valid low-privileged EBS credentials). The attack vector is network/HTTP (AV:N) with no user interaction (UI:N), which keeps it remotely reachable. No EPSS score, CISA KEV listing, or public POC is present in the provided data, so there is no signal of active or imminent mass exploitation - consistent with an Oracle Critical Patch Update disclosure rather than an emergency out-of-band fix. The data signals are internally consistent (network vector, authenticated, hard to exploit), so there is no contradiction to flag. Net: patch within normal Oracle CPU cycles and prioritize instances exposed to semi-trusted or broad authenticated user populations, but this is not a drop-everything issue absent an exploit or KEV entry. Note the 'Information Disclosure' tag understates the impact - the CVSS vector indicates full confidentiality, integrity AND availability loss, not mere disclosure.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who already possesses a low-privileged Oracle E-Business Suite account sends crafted HTTP requests to the Flexfields functionality of the Application Object Library. By chaining the difficult-to-trigger condition, the attacker escalates to full takeover of the Application Object Library, gaining read/write and availability control. No public exploit code is identified at time of analysis, and the AC:H rating means reliable exploitation requires specific conditions or preparation.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 21, 2026

Privilege escalation and potential full compromise of the Oracle Application Object Library in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 allow a low-privileged authenticated attacker with HTTP network access to take over the affected component, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. This is a genuine but second-tier priority because exploitation is difficult (AC:H) and requires valid low-privileged EBS credentials (PR:L); no public exploit identified at time of analysis and no CISA KEV active-exploitation signal was provided.

RemediationAI

Vendor-released patch: Oracle Critical Patch Update October 2026 (exact patched build not specified in the provided data); validate the applicable patch against Oracle's advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2026.html before deployment. Because exploitation requires valid low-privileged EBS credentials and HTTP reachability, reduce exposure by restricting network access to the EBS application tier to trusted networks or VPN (trade-off: reduced remote-user access) and by reviewing or removing unnecessary low-privileged accounts and Flexfields configuration privileges (trade-off: possible disruption to legitimate responsibilities). Monitor EBS HTTP logs and low-privileged sessions for anomalous Flexfields access until patching is complete.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Application Object Library 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_application_object_library no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle Application Object Library is a core technology stack component of Oracle E-Business Suite, and the Flexfields feature provides configurable key and descriptive fields used throughout EBS forms and APIs. The vulnerability is remotely reachable over HTTP and affects EBS 12.2.3 through 12.2.15; the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates a network attack requiring authenticated low-privileged access and a difficult-to-satisfy condition, with no user interaction required. The CWE is not supplied in the source data, so the precise root-cause class cannot be confirmed from the available advisory text; Oracle's October 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory should be consulted for exact technical detail.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.5 HIGH

Remote HTTP vector (AV:N) but requires valid low-privileged credentials (PR:L) and hard-to-meet conditions (AC:H); full takeover justifies C:H/I:H/A:H with unchanged scope.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Flexfields). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Application Object Library. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A high-severity privilege-escalation flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 could allow a low-privileged user to take over the Oracle Application Object Library, putting finance, HR, or operations data and processes at risk if the component is compromised. Leadership should care because EBS often underpins critical business transactions, and although exploitation is difficult and no public exploit identified at time of analysis, the absence of a vendor-released patch means risk must be managed through access controls and monitoring until a fix is available.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict HTTP access to trusted networks or VPN; enforce least privilege and review low-privileged EBS accounts; enable monitoring and alerting for privilege escalation and anomalous Application Object Library activity; harden EBS configuration per Oracle guidance; maintain backups and incident-response readiness. No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 70% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
Oracle E-Business Suite is common in large enterprises but not ubiquitous
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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