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Oracle Financials Common Modules CVE-2026-61331

| EUVDEUVD-2026-61374 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-6ch6-xxvr-jvjm
7.7
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 valid low-privileged EBS account
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted HTTP request to Common Components endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authorization checks in Common Components
  4. Execution
    Read unauthorized financial data
  5. Impact
    Exfiltrate data from additional EBS modules via scope change

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 a valid low-privileged authenticated session in Oracle E-Business Suite, confirmed by the CVSS PR:L metric. The attacker must have network access to the EBS application server via HTTP (AV:N), but no user interaction from a victim is required (UI:N) and attack complexity is low (AC:L), meaning no race condition, special timing, or environmental configuration is needed beyond connectivity and credentials. No non-default configuration is stated as a prerequisite - all instances of Oracle EBS 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 with the Financials Common Modules component appear affected in their default deployment. Exploitation is limited by the credential requirement: unauthenticated external attackers cannot exploit this without first obtaining an EBS account via another vector. The scope change means that once the access control is bypassed, data from other Oracle EBS modules beyond Financials Common Modules may be readable, compounding the data exposure beyond the initial authorization boundary.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.7 HIGH is well-supported by the vector components: AV:N (internet- or intranet-reachable), AC:L (no special conditions, timing, or race), PR:L (only requires any standard EBS user account), UI:N (no victim interaction), and S:C with C:H (cross-boundary confidentiality breach). This combination means any low-privileged EBS user - including contractors, read-only finance staff, or a compromised service account - can trigger the flaw. The 'Authentication Bypass' tag adds nuance: while a session is technically required, the vulnerability likely allows that session to bypass object-level or row-level security controls, granting access to data the account is not authorized to see. EPSS data was not provided in the available intelligence, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified probabilistically. No KEV listing and no public exploit code have been identified, which moderately reduces immediate urgency but does not eliminate priority given the sensitivity of financial data in EBS environments and the low attack complexity. For organizations running Oracle EBS in multi-tenant or shared-service configurations, the scope-change risk is elevated: one exploited account could expose data belonging to other business units or entities. The primary limiting factor is the PR:L requirement - unauthenticated external attackers cannot exploit this directly without first obtaining an EBS credential.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with any valid low-privileged Oracle EBS account - such as a contractor, temporary employee, or credential obtained through phishing - sends a crafted HTTP request to the Common Components endpoint of the Financials Common Modules application. The access control check in Common Components fails to enforce the caller's authorization scope, returning financial records or sensitive data from other EBS modules the account is not permitted to access. No public exploit code has been identified, but the AC:L rating indicates no specialized tooling or bypass chaining is required beyond knowledge of the vulnerable endpoint.

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 – Aug 19, 2026

Unauthorized data disclosure in Oracle Financials Common Modules (Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.3-12.2.15) allows a low-privileged authenticated attacker with HTTP network access to bypass access controls in the Common Components layer, gaining unauthorized read access to critical or complete financial data. The scope change (S:C) confirmed in the CVSS vector means successful exploitation can cascade into data exposure across additional Oracle EBS products beyond the directly vulnerable module. No public exploit or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis, though the low attack complexity makes this a straightforward exploitation path for any authenticated EBS user.

RemediationAI

Apply Oracle's Critical Patch Update (CPU) for August 2026, available via the Oracle security advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html. Oracle CPUs are cumulative, so applying the August 2026 CPU to affected 12.2.3-12.2.15 installations is the definitive remediation; an exact patched sub-version was not published separately in the available data and should be confirmed against Oracle's patch availability matrix in My Oracle Support. As a compensating control prior to patching, restrict network-level access to the EBS Common Components HTTP endpoint to only authorized internal subnets or VPN users, reducing the network reachability implied by AV:N. Additionally, audit low-privileged EBS user accounts and apply the principle of least privilege - disabling or suspending accounts that do not require active access reduces the exploitable attack surface given the PR:L requirement. Note that restricting network access does not eliminate the vulnerability for internal users and is not a substitute for patching. Oracle recommends applying CPUs promptly; delays should be risk-accepted explicitly by the security team.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Financials Common Modules 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_financials_common_modules no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is a comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform; the Financials Common Modules product provides shared infrastructure - session management, data access layers, and common UI components - consumed by downstream financial applications within the suite. The vulnerability resides in the Common Components layer of this product, which is the shared plumbing accessed by multiple Oracle Financials modules. The 'Authentication Bypass' tag suggests the flaw involves improper authorization enforcement rather than a full unauthenticated bypass - consistent with the CVSS PR:L metric showing a low-privileged account is the entry point. The S:C (Scope Changed) CVSS metric is significant: it indicates the exploited component's security boundary does not contain the impact, meaning data from other EBS modules or components can be reached through the vulnerable Common Components interface. No CWE has been assigned by NVD, limiting root-cause classification, but the behavior pattern matches CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) or CWE-285 (Improper Authorization). Affected CPE covers Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 7.7 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.7 HIGH

PR:L confirmed by credential requirement; S:C reflects cross-module data exposure; C:H and I:N/A:N align with read-only unauthorized data access described.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/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
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Financials Common Modules product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Common Components). 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 Financials Common Modules. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Financials Common Modules, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Financials Common Modules accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle Financials in EBS 12.2.3-12.2.15 contains a data access vulnerability that allows employees with system access to circumvent security controls and read financial records beyond their authorization level. The flaw propagates across connected Oracle systems, creating exposure risk to critical financial data across the entire EBS platform.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Network segmentation restricting HTTP access to Oracle Financials Common Modules; enhanced query-level logging and monitoring on all financial data access; least-privilege IAM controls on financial data reader roles; automated alerting for bulk data exports or unusual access patterns; session monitoring for all users accessing the vulnerable modules.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 81% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise ERP deployed primarily in large finance-sector 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

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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