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Oracle E-Business Suite CVE-2026-101757

| EUVDEUVD-2026-106158 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-10-20 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-vf6v-gvhr-7j2c
7.8
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
    Obtain low-privileged logon to EBS infrastructure
  2. Delivery
    Target DB Privileges component of Application Object Library
  3. Exploit
    Abuse privilege flaw locally
  4. Execution
    Escalate to full takeover
  5. Impact
    Compromise confidentiality, integrity and availability

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 the attacker to already possess a low-privileged account with interactive logon access to the server infrastructure on which Oracle Application Object Library (Oracle E-Business Suite) runs - this is local, authenticated access, not remote network access. The flaw is reached through the DB Privileges component. Affected deployments are Oracle Application Object Library versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. Limiting factors: the AV:L/PR:L vector means a remote, unauthenticated attacker cannot exploit this directly; the attacker needs both network/host logon to the EBS infrastructure and valid (if low-privilege) credentials, which constrains realistic exploitation to insiders or attackers who have already gained a foothold.

Impact

This is a credible but not emergency-level priority. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High) is driven by full Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impact (C:H/I:H/A:H) resulting in complete takeover of Oracle Application Object Library. However, the vector is bounded by AV:L (local - the attacker must already have logon access to the infrastructure where the product executes) and PR:L (a low-privileged but authenticated account is required), with AC:L and UI:N. No EPSS score is provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified. The vulnerability is NOT in CISA KEV and no public POC is indicated, so there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis. No SSVC decision data was supplied. The signals are internally consistent - Oracle's own description ('low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure') aligns with the AV:L/PR:L vector, so there is no network-vs-local conflict to resolve. Net: this is a real local privilege-escalation/takeover issue meaningful for defense-in-depth on EBS hosts, but the local-access and authentication prerequisites make mass, unauthenticated internet-wide exploitation implausible. Patch as part of the normal Oracle October 2026 CPU cycle, prioritizing internet-reachable or multi-tenant EBS infrastructure.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who already holds a low-privileged account with logon access to the server infrastructure running Oracle Application Object Library (e.g. a limited application or OS-level account on an EBS host) abuses the DB Privileges component to escalate to full control of the Application Object Library. Because the CVSS vector is AV:L/AC:L/PR:L with no user interaction required, exploitation is straightforward once that foothold exists. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 21, 2026

Local privilege escalation in Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle Application Object Library, DB Privileges component) allows a low-privileged user who can log on to the infrastructure hosting the application to compromise the product and achieve takeover of it, with high confidentiality, integrity and availability impact (CVSS 3.1 base 7.8). Affected releases are 12.2.3 through 12.2.15; the AV:L/PR:L/UI:N vector means a remote unauthenticated attacker cannot reach the flaw directly - the attacker must already hold valid low-privilege credentials plus interactive logon to the EBS host, which realistically limits exposure to insiders or intruders who have established an initial foothold. No public exploit code or confirmed active exploitation was identified at time of analysis, so this is a credible but not emergency-level patching priority.

RemediationAI

Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update for October 2026 (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2026.html), which is the vendor's authoritative source for the patched Application Object Library builds covering 12.2.3 through 12.2.15; the supplied data does not enumerate a specific fixed version number, so confirm the exact patch level from the advisory before scheduling. Because exploitation is local and requires a low-privileged logon, the most effective interim controls are access-based: restrict who can obtain interactive or OS-level logon to EBS application and database hosts (removes the AV:L precondition, at the cost of tighter operational flexibility for administrators), enforce least privilege and periodic review of database accounts and AOL privilege grants so no user holds rights beyond job need, and centralize monitoring/alerting on privilege changes and unusual local sessions on EBS servers so escalation attempts are detected. Where EBS infrastructure is reachable from general user networks, segment it so that only administrative jump hosts can initiate local sessions, and review any shared low-privilege accounts that would give an attacker the PR:L foothold the vector requires. Rotating credentials and removing stale accounts reduces the pool of usable low-privilege logons while the CPU is validated and deployed.

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

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

Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle Application Object Library (AOL) is the shared metadata, security and schema foundation of Oracle E-Business Suite; its DB Privileges component governs how database privileges are assigned and enforced for EBS users and application schemas. The weakness is a privilege-handling flaw that lets a low-privileged account escalate beyond its intended database rights once it has local access to the EBS infrastructure, ultimately allowing takeover of the application layer. The CVSS vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H describes an attack launched locally (not over the network), of low complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, with scope unchanged and full impact across confidentiality, integrity and availability. No CWE identifier was supplied in the source data, so the root-cause class is best characterized generically as improper privilege management/assignment within the AOL database privilege model rather than mapped to a specific CWE entry. No CPE identifiers were provided; affected coverage is defined by the vendor's version range for Application Object Library 12.2.3 to 12.2.15.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.8 HIGH

Oracle states exploitation needs local logon to the infrastructure (AV:L) with a low-privileged account (PR:L), no user interaction, yielding full takeover, hence C:H/I:H/A:H.

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/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
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: DB Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Application Object Library executes 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 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle E-Business Suite releases 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 contain a high-severity local privilege escalation in the Application Object Library DB Privileges component that could let an authenticated low-privilege user with host logon take control of the application. Practical exposure is narrower than a remote unauthenticated flaw because an attacker needs valid credentials and an existing foothold on the EBS infrastructure, concentrating risk among insiders or intruders already inside the environment. Leadership should prioritize access hardening and remediation planning for affected ERP instances, while noting that no public exploit identified at time of analysis reduces near-term urgency.

Business Impact: Medium
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis; restrict interactive logon to Oracle E-Business Suite hosts to named privileged accounts, enforce least privilege and remove unnecessary local accounts, require MFA and privileged access management, monitor local privilege changes and DB Privileges activity, segment EBS infrastructure from general user networks, review accounts with host logon rights, and monitor Oracle advisories for CVE-2026-101757.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 96% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
major enterprise ERP suite, concentrated in large-org deployments not everywhere
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 0.2%
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
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Medium

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +39
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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