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Oracle SOA Suite CVE-2026-91233

| EUVDEUVD-2026-106488 CRITICAL
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2026-10-20 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-rp9g-cr78-xjfc
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 SOA Suite SOAP endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted SOAP request
  3. Exploit
    Exploit Enterprise Scheduling System flaw
  4. Execution
    Execute code on SOA Suite
  5. Impact
    Full product takeover

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires network access to the SOAP interface of the Oracle SOA Suite Enterprise Scheduling System component on affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0. Per the CVSS vector (PR:N/UI:N/AC:L) no authentication, no user interaction, and no special non-default configuration are required - the limiting factor is purely network reachability of the SOAP endpoint, so instances behind segmentation or not exposing SOAP to untrusted networks have a materially reduced attack surface.

Impact

All available signals point to a genuine high priority. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, base 9.8) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity flaw requiring no privileges and no user interaction, and Oracle's own description reinforces this by calling it 'easily exploitable' by an 'unauthenticated attacker with network access via SOAP' resulting in full 'takeover.' These two sources are consistent, which raises confidence that the network/unauthenticated characterization is accurate rather than an artifact of scoring. However, several exploitation-maturity signals are MISSING from the input: no EPSS probability is provided, the vulnerability is NOT listed in CISA KEV, and no POC is referenced - so there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and no evidence of active exploitation. The practical conclusion is that the pre-conditions for widespread exploitation are all present (unauthenticated SOAP-facing takeover) even though no exploitation has yet been observed in the supplied data; treat it as a high-priority patch especially where SOA Suite SOAP endpoints are internet- or widely-network-exposed, while recognizing that the real-world exploitation volume cannot be quantified from the available intelligence. One data-quality caveat: the input Tags label this 'Information Disclosure,' which conflicts with the C:H/I:H/A:H full-takeover impact in the description - the tag appears mislabeled and should not be used to downgrade the assessment.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network reachability to an Oracle SOA Suite instance sends a crafted SOAP request to the Enterprise Scheduling System component, requiring no authentication and no user interaction. Successful exploitation yields complete compromise (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) and effective takeover of the SOA Suite environment. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, so the scenario reflects the vendor-described capability rather than observed in-the-wild activity.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 20, 2026

Oracle SOA Suite's Enterprise Scheduling System exposes a SOAP interface that unauthenticated remote attackers can reach on versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, allowing takeover of the product with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The 9.8 CVSS score and AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N vector make network reachability the primary exposure factor, so internet-facing or broadly reachable SOAP endpoints are the highest priority. No public exploit code and no CISA KEV entry were identified in the supplied intelligence at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Patch available per vendor advisory: apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update referenced in https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2026.html for Oracle SOA Suite 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; the supplied data does not include an exact CPU patch version number, so confirm the fixed release in Oracle's advisory before deployment. Until patched, restrict network access to the SOA Suite Enterprise Scheduling System SOAP endpoint using segmentation, allowlists, or a reverse proxy so only trusted integration clients can reach it; the trade-off is that blocking or narrowing SOAP access can break legitimate scheduling and orchestration integrations, so validate client flows first. Because no authentication is required per the CVSS vector, do not rely on credentials alone as a compensating control; prioritize removing untrusted network reachability and monitor SOAP access logs for anomalous requests.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle SOA Suite 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle SOA Suite 14.1.2.0.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_soa_suite no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The issue affects the Enterprise Scheduling System component of Oracle SOA Suite, a middleware platform used for service-oriented integration, orchestration, and scheduling workflows. The attack path is SOAP over the network; the assessed CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H indicates low attack complexity, no authentication requirement, no user interaction, no scope change, and high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No CWE identifier was supplied, and no CPE strings were provided, so product identification relies on the Oracle advisory and EUVD version data. The supplied tags include Information Disclosure and Oracle, but the assessed vector indicates broader compromise impact than information disclosure alone.

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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

Unauthenticated SOAP-reachable takeover gives AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N; full product compromise maps to C:H/I:H/A:H with unchanged scope.

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 the Oracle SOA Suite product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Enterprise Scheduling System). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via SOAP to compromise Oracle SOA Suite. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle SOA 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).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle SOA Suite Enterprise Scheduling System versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 carry a critical unauthenticated network-reachable flaw that could allow takeover of the scheduling component and disruption or compromise of dependent business processes. Leadership should treat any broadly reachable SOAP endpoint as elevated enterprise risk because exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability across integrated SOA services; no public exploit or CISA KEV activity was identified at time of analysis, but exposure is the key driver.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Restrict network access to ESS SOAP endpoints through segmentation, firewall rules, and allowlists; place endpoints behind an API gateway or WAF with strict request filtering; require front-end authentication where feasible; monitor and alert on anomalous SOAP traffic; minimize internet exposure and monitor Oracle advisories for patch updates.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 59% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise integration middleware, common in large orgs but not everywhere
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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
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
Scheduled
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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