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Oracle Contracts Integration CVE-2026-47033

| EUVDEUVD-2026-46519 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-07-21 oracle GHSA-ppwp-hq7q-2x2q
8.5
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 as low-privileged EBS user
  2. Delivery
    Reach Contracts Integration over HTTP
  3. Exploit
    Meet high-complexity trigger conditions
  4. Execution
    Compromise Internal Operations component
  5. Persist
    Cross scope boundary to adjacent products
  6. Impact
    Full C/I/A takeover of EBS data

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 hold valid low-privileged authenticated access to Oracle E-Business Suite (CVSS PR:L) and network HTTP reachability to the Contracts Integration / Internal Operations component (AV:N). Limiting factors that constrain realistic risk: the attack is high-complexity (AC:H) - Oracle explicitly labels it 'difficult to exploit,' implying dependence on specific timing, state, or non-default conditions the attacker cannot fully control - and it is confined to Oracle E-Business Suite deployments running affected versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. No user interaction is required (UI:N). The scope change (S:C) means a successful compromise is not self-contained and can reach adjacent products, which raises impact but does not lower the entry prerequisites.

Impact

The signals are mixed and warrant nuanced prioritization. The CVSS base score of 8.5 (High) is driven largely by the scope change (S:C) and triple C/I/A high impact, but the attack complexity is High (AC:H) - Oracle explicitly calls it 'difficult to exploit,' meaning the attacker likely needs specific timing, configuration, or non-trivial conditions beyond a simple request. Privileges are Low (PR:L), so the attacker must already be an authenticated EBS user, which meaningfully raises the bar versus an unauthenticated internet-facing flaw. No EPSS score was provided, no POC is available, and the CVE is not in CISA KEV, so there is no evidence of active or imminent widespread exploitation. SSVC-style reading: exploitation status is 'none,' automatability is likely 'no' given AC:H and PR:L, but technical impact is 'total.' Net: this is a legitimate patch-priority item for organizations running EBS 12.2 because of the scope-change blast radius and the reality that EBS often holds sensitive financial/contract data, but it is not a drop-everything emergency absent exploitation evidence. Note conflict to verify: high CVSS severity is tempered by high exploitation difficulty and required authentication - treat as important-but-not-critical unless internal threat exposure is high.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A malicious insider or an attacker who has phished a low-privileged Oracle E-Business Suite account sends crafted HTTP requests to the Contracts Integration component over the network. By exploiting the flaw under the specific conditions that make it work (reflected in the High attack complexity), the attacker escalates to full control of the component and, via the scope change, pivots to impact other connected EBS products, exfiltrating or altering contract and financial data. No public POC exists at time of analysis, so exploitation would require independent development.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 21, 2026

Privilege escalation and full component takeover affects Oracle Contracts Integration within Oracle E-Business Suite (Internal Operations component), versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, where a low-privileged, network-authenticated attacker can compromise the component and, due to a scope change (S:C), significantly impact additional connected products. Rated CVSS 3.1 8.5 (High) with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss, though the attack is flagged as difficult to exploit (AC:H). No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026 (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html), which is the primary and vendor-supported remediation; a specific fixed build version is not enumerated in the provided data, so consult the CPU patch matrix for the exact patch corresponding to your EBS 12.2.3-12.2.15 release. Patch available per vendor advisory. Until patching is complete, reduce exposure by restricting network access to the EBS application tier so only trusted internal networks and VPN users can reach it, tightening EBS user account provisioning to minimize the pool of low-privileged accounts (since PR:L is required), and monitoring the Contracts Integration and Internal Operations endpoints for anomalous HTTP activity - noting the trade-off that restricting application-tier access may disrupt legitimate integrations and remote user workflows. Because Oracle does not publish detailed workarounds in CPUs, disabling unused EBS modules and enforcing least privilege on integration accounts are the most concrete compensating controls available.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Contracts Integration 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_contracts_integration 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 Contracts Integration is a module of the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) enterprise application platform, specifically tied to the Internal Operations component that brokers data and process flows between EBS modules. The scope-change flag (S:C) in the CVSS vector indicates the vulnerable component operates in a security context that can affect resources beyond its own authorization boundary - consistent with EBS's shared middle-tier and database trust model where one compromised module can pivot into others. No CWE was assigned in the source data, so the precise root-cause class (e.g., injection, access-control flaw, or deserialization) cannot be confirmed from the provided intelligence; Oracle's quarterly Critical Patch Update advisories typically withhold technical detail. The affected CPE is cpe:2.3:a:oracle_corporation:oracle_contracts_integration, confirming the product identity but not the underlying library or protocol beyond the stated HTTP delivery.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.5 HIGH

Network HTTP reach with required low-privileged auth (PR:L) and vendor-stated difficulty (AC:H); scope change and total C/I/A takeover justify S:C and H impacts.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/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:H/SI:H/SA:H

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Contracts Integration product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). 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 Contracts Integration. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Contracts Integration, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Contracts Integration. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle E-Business Suite Contracts Integration (CVE-2026-47033) contains a privilege escalation flaw allowing low-privileged authenticated users to fully compromise the component and impact dependent enterprise systems, with no vendor patch currently available. This exposes organizations to data breach and operational disruption across contract, financial, and procurement operations. Immediate compensating controls are essential pending patch release.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict network and application-level access to affected Contracts Integration component to essential authorized users only; enable comprehensive audit logging and real-time monitoring of user activities; enforce role-based access controls limiting privileged operations; implement network segmentation isolating affected systems from other critical infrastructure; deploy endpoint detection and response tools; conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to validate control effectiveness pending vendor patch availability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 73% exploitable
Prevalence
High
Oracle E-Business Suite is widely deployed enterprise ERP across large organizations
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 0.3%
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

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
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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