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Oracle Application Testing Suite CVE-2026-46924

| EUVDEUVD-2026-46461 CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-07-21 oracle GHSA-hvhr-5282-xm7v
9.8
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
    Reach OATS TCP service over network
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted unauthenticated request
  3. Exploit
    Exploit flaw in web-facing component
  4. Execution
    Achieve full product takeover
  5. Impact
    Access test data and pivot to connected systems

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

No special conditions - remote unauthenticated exploitation over TCP against Oracle Application Testing Suite 13.3.0.1 (CVSS AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). The only real limiting factor is network reachability: the attacker must be able to reach the OATS TCP service, so instances confined to isolated internal test networks or behind firewalls/VPNs are substantially harder to reach than internet-exposed deployments. No authentication, no user interaction, and no non-default configuration are required per the CVSS vector and Oracle's 'easily exploitable' characterization; the affected version is specifically 13.3.0.1.

Impact

All available signals point to genuine high priority rather than an inflated CVSS number. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) describes network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated exploitation with no user interaction and total impact on all three security properties - the classic profile of a critical, easily weaponizable flaw, and Oracle's own description reinforces this by calling it 'easily exploitable' resulting in 'takeover.' Counterbalancing this: no EPSS score was provided, the CVE is not in CISA KEV, and no public proof-of-concept was identified, so there is no evidence of active or widespread exploitation yet. Note a minor data conflict: the tags label this 'Information Disclosure,' whereas the description and CVSS I/A:H indicate full compromise, not mere disclosure - treat the takeover characterization as authoritative. The main uncertainty is the absence of a CWE and any EPSS/SSVC data, so exploitation likelihood is inferred from the vector rather than measured.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who can reach the Oracle Application Testing Suite service over TCP - for example an internal user, a compromised host on the same segment, or an internet-facing exposure - sends a crafted request to the web-facing service and, without any credentials or user interaction, gains full control of the OATS instance. From there the attacker can read or tamper with test data and configurations and pivot into connected systems. No public proof-of-concept is currently known, but the low attack complexity means reliable exploitation is plausible once details emerge.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 21, 2026

Remote takeover of Oracle Application Testing Suite 13.3.0.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker with TCP network access to fully compromise the product without any user interaction. The flaw carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 with complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, and is addressed in Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV, but the network-reachable, no-privilege attack profile makes it a high-priority patch.

RemediationAI

Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026 (Patch available per vendor advisory: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html); Oracle publishes the exact patched build numbers within that CPU, and administrators should map their OATS 13.3.0.1 deployment to the corresponding CPU patch and apply it promptly. Because Oracle CPU disclosures do not publish a standalone fix version string in this dataset, confirm the precise patch identifier from the CPU matrix before deployment. Until patched, restrict network reachability of the OATS/Oracle Load Testing web service by placing it behind a firewall or VPN and limiting inbound TCP access to trusted testing-team subnets only (trade-off: remote testers lose direct access and must connect via VPN), and avoid exposing OATS to the internet or untrusted network segments; also monitor the OATS and underlying WebLogic access logs for anomalous unauthenticated requests. These network controls reduce exposure but are not a substitute for the vendor patch.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Application Testing Suite 13.3.0.1

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_application_testing_suite 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 Testing Suite (OATS) is an integrated, web-based load and functional testing platform (including Oracle Load Testing and Oracle Functional Testing) typically deployed on WebLogic and used by enterprises to test Oracle E-Business Suite and other applications. The vulnerability is exposed over a TCP network service and results in full product compromise, consistent with an unauthenticated remote code execution or authentication-bypass class flaw in the web-facing tier. No CWE was assigned in the source data, so the precise root-cause weakness class (e.g., deserialization, injection, or auth bypass) cannot be confirmed from the provided intelligence; Oracle's terse CPU disclosure style does not enumerate the underlying defect. The single CPE, cpe:2.3:a:oracle_corporation:oracle_application_testing_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, identifies the affected product but not a bounded version range beyond the stated 13.3.0.1.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

Oracle describes easily exploitable unauthenticated network TCP access with no user interaction resulting in full takeover, giving AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N and C/I/A:H.

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in Oracle Application Testing Suite. The supported version that is affected is 13.3.0.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle Application Testing Suite. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Application Testing Suite. 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).

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Why It Matters

Oracle Application Testing Suite 13.3.0.1 contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-46924) that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to completely compromise affected systems without user interaction. Organizations deploying this version face immediate risk of data breach and loss of system control. Leadership should prioritize urgent containment measures given the severity and absence of available patches.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Implement interim mitigations: restrict network access to OATS 13.3.0.1 to trusted internal systems only via firewall segmentation; deploy network-based intrusion detection monitoring; enable enhanced application logging; consider operational workarounds or temporary use of alternative tools for non-critical deployments until patching is possible.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 72% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche enterprise testing tool, limited to Oracle app-testing shops
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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
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
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
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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