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Oracle E-Business Suite CVE-2026-60676

| EUVDEUVD-2026-47034 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-rfqc-v2rx-54p2
8.8
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-privilege EBS account
  2. Delivery
    Reach Search Bean over HTTP
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted search request
  4. Execution
    Exploit Applications Framework flaw
  5. Persist
    Take over OAF component
  6. Impact
    Access/alter business 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 an authenticated session with a low-privileged Oracle E-Business Suite account (CVSS PR:L) and network HTTP access to the Oracle Applications Framework Search Bean component; the target must be running an affected EBS release in the 12.2.3-12.2.15 range. No user interaction is required (UI:N) and attack complexity is low (AC:L), and Oracle labels it 'easily exploitable.' Limiting factors that reduce real-world risk: the attacker cannot be fully anonymous - valid credentials (however low-tier) are needed - and the Search Bean endpoint must be reachable, so EBS instances with the self-service tier restricted to internal networks or VPN present a materially smaller attack surface than internet-exposed deployments.

Impact

Signals are largely consistent and point to a genuine priority. The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N indicates network-reachable, low-complexity exploitation requiring only low privileges and no user interaction, with unchanged scope but full C/I/A impact - a base score of 8.8 (High). Oracle explicitly characterizes it as 'easily exploitable,' reinforcing the AC:L rating. That said, PR:L means the attacker must already hold a valid (even if unprivileged) EBS account, which meaningfully constrains purely anonymous internet-wide attack compared to a PR:N flaw. No EPSS score, SSVC decision, KEV listing, or POC was provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified and there is no evidence of active exploitation. The main residual risk driver is EBS's frequent internet exposure via self-service portals: an attacker with any low-tier account (or one obtained via phishing/credential stuffing) could pivot to full component takeover. Net: treat as high priority for internet-facing EBS, but note the absence of EPSS/KEV/POC data means real-world exploitation likelihood is currently unknown rather than confirmed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who holds or acquires any low-privileged Oracle E-Business Suite self-service account (for example through credential stuffing or phishing) sends crafted HTTP requests to the Search Bean functionality of Oracle Applications Framework. Because the flaw is network-accessible, low-complexity, and needs no user interaction, the attacker leverages it to compromise and take over the Applications Framework, gaining high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No public proof-of-concept was identified at time of analysis.

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 – Jul 22, 2026

Account takeover in Oracle Applications Framework (Search Bean component) affects Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, allowing a low-privileged, authenticated attacker with HTTP network access to fully compromise the Applications Framework. Rated CVSS 3.1 8.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, the flaw is described by Oracle as easily exploitable and results in complete takeover of the component. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV, though its inclusion in Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update signals vendor-confirmed severity.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html); Oracle ships EBS 12.2 security fixes as cumulative patch bundles rather than a single new version string, so identify and apply the CPU July 2026 patch corresponding to your 12.2.x level - the input does not provide a discrete fix version, so treat the patch as 'available per vendor advisory' and confirm the exact patch number in My Oracle Support. Because exploitation requires a low-privileged authenticated account, compensating controls until patching include restricting network reachability of the EBS self-service tier (place it behind VPN or restrict the URL firewall / mod_security rules so only trusted networks reach the Search Bean endpoints), tightening account provisioning and disabling unused or guest self-service accounts, and enforcing strong authentication and monitoring on EBS logins to reduce the pool of usable low-privilege credentials. Note the trade-off: restricting the self-service tier or URL firewall entries may break legitimate external self-service (iSupplier, iRecruitment, etc.) access, so validate allowlists against business requirements before enforcing.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Applications Framework 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_applications_framework 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 Applications Framework (OAF) is the Java/J2EE-based UI and application layer that underpins the self-service web modules of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), a large ERP suite covering financials, HR, supply chain, and procurement. The affected element is the Search Bean, a reusable OAF UI component used to render and process user-driven search queries against back-end business data. The tags label this as an Information Disclosure issue, but the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H) and Oracle's 'takeover' language indicate impact well beyond read-only disclosure. Oracle did not assign a CWE (CWE: N/A), so the precise root-cause class is not disclosed; given a search component reachable by low-privileged users, common weakness families for such OAF flaws include injection or improper access control, but this cannot be confirmed from the provided data.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Network HTTP reach with low-complexity, 'easily exploitable' takeover by an authenticated low-privilege user (PR:L), no user interaction, full C/I/A impact within an unchanged scope.

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Framework product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Search Bean). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Framework. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications Framework. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 contain a high-severity account takeover vulnerability in the Applications Framework's Search Bean component that allows authenticated attackers with HTTP network access to fully compromise the component. Organizations using affected versions face immediate risk of unauthorized access to business-critical data and transactions, potentially enabling unauthorized financial transactions, data theft, or operational disruption. Immediate protective measures are required, as no vendor patch is currently available.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include: (1) Network segmentation and firewall rules restricting HTTP access to E-Business Suite systems to authorized networks and administrators only; (2) Disabling or restricting access to the Search Bean component where operationally feasible; (3) Implementing or strengthening multi-factor authentication for all E-Business Suite user accounts; (4) Enhanced audit logging and real-time monitoring of account activities, login attempts, privilege escalations, and data access patterns; (5) Regular review of active sessions and user account activity for unauthorized access; (6) Preparation for expedited patching and deployment testing once vendor releases a remediation.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 64% exploitable
Prevalence
High
widely deployed enterprise ERP suite in large organizations
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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

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