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Oracle iSetup CVE-2026-101647

| EUVDEUVD-2026-106055 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-10-20 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-pp2x-4w42-pmv9
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Authenticate with low-privilege EBS account
  2. Delivery
    Reach iSetup GL Update Transform via HTTP
  3. Exploit
    Satisfy AC:H preconditions/timing window
  4. Execution
    Trigger flaw in Reports component
  5. Impact
    Achieve full takeover of Oracle iSetup

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires (1) network/HTTP access to the Oracle E-Business Suite instance hosting the iSetup module (General Ledger Update Transform, Reports component), and (2) a valid low-privileged authenticated EBS account (PR:L) - this is NOT unauthenticated. Limiting factors that reduce realistic risk: the CVSS AC:H flag indicates meaningful, attacker-uncontrollable preconditions (such as a race condition or a specific application state) that must be met for a successful attack, and only EBS deployments on versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 running the iSetup component are affected. No end-user interaction is required (UI:N), and scope is unchanged (S:U), so impact is confined to the iSetup component itself.

Impact

This is a genuine but second-tier priority. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High) is driven by full CIA impact (C:H/I:H/A:H, described as 'takeover of Oracle iSetup') over the network (AV:N), but two factors materially temper real-world risk: high attack complexity (AC:H), meaning the attacker must win a race condition or satisfy non-trivial preconditions outside their control, and a required low-privilege authenticated session (PR:L), so this is not a pre-auth internet drive-by. No EPSS score, SSVC decision, KEV listing, or POC indicator is present in the provided data - so there is no evidence of active exploitation or automatable mass-exploitation, and exploitation status is 'no public exploit identified at time of analysis.' Signals are internally consistent (all point to a difficult, authenticated, high-impact flaw) rather than conflicting. Note one metadata discrepancy to verify: the input Tag labels this 'Information Disclosure,' yet the description and the I:H/A:H metrics indicate full compromise (integrity and availability impact), not merely disclosure - treat the 'Information Disclosure' tag as understating actual impact. Bottom line: patch it in the normal Oracle CPU cycle; it is not a drop-everything emergency absent exploitation evidence, but EBS's role as a crown-jewel ERP system warrants prompt remediation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who already holds a low-privilege authenticated account on an internet- or intranet-reachable Oracle E-Business Suite instance sends crafted HTTP requests to the iSetup General Ledger Update Transform / Reports component. By satisfying the difficult preconditions implied by AC:H (e.g., winning a timing/race window or specific state), they escalate to full takeover of the iSetup component with confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No public exploit code is identified at time of analysis, so this would currently require original exploit development.

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

Takeover of Oracle iSetup is possible for a low-privileged authenticated attacker who can reach the General Ledger Update Transform and Reports component over HTTP in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The 7.5 CVSS score reflects high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, but the high attack-complexity metric means attacker-uncontrollable preconditions must be satisfied; no public exploit code was identified at time of analysis and CISA KEV does not list it. Only EBS deployments running the iSetup module on the stated versions are affected.

RemediationAI

Patch available per vendor advisory: apply Oracle's October 2026 Critical Patch Update at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2026.html, which is the authoritative source for the exact EBS patch or patch set for versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15; the supplied data does not specify a standalone fix version. If patching must be staged, restrict HTTP access to the iSetup module to trusted networks or users, disable the General Ledger Update Transform and Reports functionality where it is not operationally required (accepting loss of that reporting and transform capability), and review low-privileged EBS accounts for unnecessary iSetup access, since exploitation requires a valid low-privileged account and high-complexity preconditions. Monitoring for anomalous iSetup HTTP activity can provide detection while the CPU is applied.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle iSetup 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_isetup no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle iSetup is an E-Business Suite module used for setting up and transforming General Ledger-related configuration and reporting data. The vulnerable component is General Ledger Update Transform, Reports, reachable over HTTP; the CVSS vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H indicates network access, a valid low-privileged EBS account, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact confined to iSetup. The AC:H rating suggests exploitation depends on specific application state or timing rather than a simple request, and no CWE was supplied, so the precise root-cause class is not confirmed from the available data. EUVD records the affected range as Oracle iSetup 12.2.3 through 12.2.15.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) 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

Network HTTP reachable (AV:N) but requires an authenticated low-privilege account (PR:L) and difficult preconditions per vendor (AC:H); full component takeover gives 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 Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle iSetup product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: General Ledger Update Transform, Reports). 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 iSetup. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle iSetup. 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

Oracle E-Business Suite deployments running the iSetup module on versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 face a high-severity takeover risk in the General Ledger Update Transform and Reports component, which could undermine the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of financial setup and reporting data. Organizations with these configurations should treat the exposure as a priority because no vendor-released patch was identified at time of analysis and an attacker who can reach the component could disrupt or manipulate iSetup workflows. Leadership should ensure affected business units and IT teams are aware and that interim access controls are enforced while a permanent fix is pursued.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Restrict network access to the General Ledger Update Transform and Reports component over HTTP, enforce least privilege for iSetup users, enable monitoring for anomalous iSetup activity, and disable the iSetup module where it is not required.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 70% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
Oracle EBS is a widely deployed enterprise ERP but iSetup is a specific component
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

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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