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Oracle Purchasing CVE-2026-70947

| EUVDEUVD-2026-61894 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-j429-jrvp-pm9j
7.5
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
    Identify Oracle EBS HTTP endpoint
  2. Exploit
    Send unauthenticated HTTP request
  3. Execution
    Bypass Purchasing authentication control
  4. Impact
    Read critical procurement 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

No special conditions are required beyond network-level HTTP access to an Oracle E-Business Suite instance running a Purchasing component version between 12.2.3 and 12.2.15. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms unauthenticated remote exploitation against default configurations of Oracle Purchasing - no specific feature flag, non-default setting, or prior authentication is required. Exploitation is constrained to confidentiality impact only (C:H/I:N/A:N); the attacker cannot modify data or cause denial of service through this vulnerability. The version scope (12.2.3-12.2.15) limits exposure to organizations that have not yet applied the August 2026 CPU. Organizations with Oracle EBS HTTP access restricted to trusted internal networks via firewall or network segmentation have meaningfully reduced but not eliminated risk.

Impact

The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) presents a high-priority signal: fully remote, unauthenticated, low-complexity exploitation with no user interaction required. The authentication bypass tag reinforces that this is a structural access control failure rather than a narrow edge-case requiring unusual configuration. Confidentiality impact is high - Oracle Purchasing data can include vendor pricing, contractual terms, procurement strategies, and financial commitments, making this a meaningful business espionage risk. EPSS data was not provided in the input, limiting probabilistic exploitation forecasting. The vulnerability is not currently listed in CISA KEV, and no public POC has been identified, which moderates the urgency slightly compared to confirmed in-the-wild exploitation. However, the combination of zero prerequisites and network accessibility means this could be trivially automated against exposed EBS instances by any attacker who identifies the target. Organizations with Oracle EBS Purchasing exposed to untrusted networks should treat this as a priority patch.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network-level HTTP access to an Oracle E-Business Suite instance sends crafted HTTP requests to the Oracle Purchasing component, bypassing authentication controls due to the structural flaw. Without supplying any credentials, the attacker retrieves sensitive procurement records - purchase orders, vendor pricing, approval histories - potentially enabling competitive intelligence gathering or fraud enablement. No public POC has been identified, but the low attack complexity (AC:L) and zero authentication requirement suggest exploitation is structurally straightforward for an attacker who has identified the 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

Unauthenticated HTTP access to Oracle Purchasing (a component of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3-12.2.15) enables remote attackers to read critical or complete procurement data with no credentials, user interaction, or elevated attack complexity. Tagged as an authentication bypass by EUVD (EUVD-2026-61894) and disclosed through Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update, the flaw carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, reflecting a fully network-exposed, zero-prerequisite attack path. No public exploit code or active CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Apply Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update (CPU), which addresses this vulnerability in the Oracle Purchasing component of E-Business Suite. The advisory and patch instructions are available at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html. An exact patched version number beyond the affected range was not independently confirmed from the available data - consult the CPU directly for the specific patch identifier. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement network-layer controls to restrict HTTP access to the Oracle EBS instance to trusted internal IP ranges only, using firewall rules or network segmentation; this reduces the attack surface for this unauthenticated network vector but does not remediate the underlying flaw and may impact legitimate remote access. Additionally, enable and review Oracle EBS HTTP access logs for anomalous unauthenticated requests targeting Purchasing endpoints as a detection measure.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Purchasing 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_purchasing 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 Oracle's flagship integrated ERP platform, and the Purchasing module manages procurement workflows including purchase orders, vendor management, and approval chains - all highly sensitive business data. The vulnerability manifests in the HTTP-accessible layer of the Purchasing component, where an authentication bypass flaw (per EUVD tags) allows requests to proceed without valid session credentials. No CWE was formally assigned in the NVD record, but the behavior is consistent with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) or CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). Affected CPE spans Oracle EBS versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The attack surface is the standard Oracle EBS HTTP stack, which is typically internet- or intranet-accessible in enterprise deployments.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.5 HIGH

Network HTTP access with no authentication, no complexity barriers, and confidentiality-only impact; integrity and availability are unaffected per description.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/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
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Purchasing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Other issue). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Purchasing. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Purchasing accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle E-Business Suite Purchasing module (versions 12.2.3-12.2.15) is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote access to complete procurement data, exposing organizations to potential data breaches affecting supplier contracts, pricing, and purchase orders. The vulnerability impacts any organization running these specific E-Business Suite versions, particularly those with internet-facing systems or cloud deployments. With no vendor patch currently available, immediate network-level compensating controls are critical to prevent competitive damage and regulatory exposure.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Implement network-level isolation of affected systems; enforce firewall and WAF rules blocking HTTP access to the Purchasing module; require VPN or segmented network connectivity for all users; disable HTTP endpoints where feasible and mandate HTTPS-only communication; enable comprehensive access logging with automated alerting for suspicious Purchasing data access; apply rate limiting to reduce attack surface; consider additional authentication overlays via Oracle middleware if available; maintain continuous monitoring of Oracle advisories for patch availability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 77% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
widely deployed enterprise ERP, not universally installed
Data Quality
5 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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

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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