Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessObtain low-privileged EBS credentials
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DeliveryAuthenticate to EBS application via HTTP
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ExploitSend crafted request to Internal Operations component
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ExecutionBypass internal authorization check
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ImpactExfiltrate critical Benefits data
Vulnerability Assessment
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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 active, low-privileged authenticated session on Oracle E-Business Suite - any valid EBS user account suffices, including those with minimal role assignments. Network access to the EBS application server via HTTP is also required. Exploitation is limited to Oracle Advanced Benefits version 12.2.15 specifically; other EBS versions are not confirmed affected. No special non-default configurations are required. Limiting factors include: the attacker must possess or obtain valid EBS credentials (PR:L eliminates fully unauthenticated exploitation), and impact is confined to confidentiality with no write or availability effect (I:N, A:N). Environments that restrict EBS access to internal networks or VPN reduce exposure, but do not eliminate the insider threat vector. |
| Impact | The CVSS 6.5 Medium score reflects a significant real-world confidentiality risk constrained by the requirement for low-privilege authentication (PR:L). No EPSS score was provided in the source data, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified numerically; absence of KEV listing and no confirmed POC suggests this is not currently being exploited at scale. The 'Authentication Bypass' tag introduces a nuance: while PR:L indicates some authentication is needed, the flaw may allow privilege escalation within the application - meaning any EBS user with a basic account could access HR and benefits data they are not authorized to view. The attack complexity is low (AC:L) and no user interaction is required (UI:N), so exploitation is straightforward for any insider or attacker who has obtained credentials. The primary risk population is organizations running EBS 12.2.15 with the Advanced Benefits module active and internet- or intranet-exposed. No conflicting signals between CVSS and description were identified. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker with a low-privileged Oracle EBS account - such as a regular employee or a compromised service account - sends a crafted HTTP request to the Internal Operations component of Oracle Advanced Benefits. By exploiting the authorization bypass, the attacker enumerates and extracts sensitive HR benefits records, compensation data, or personal employee information beyond their assigned role. No special tooling is required beyond an authenticated HTTP session, making this accessible to insider threats or attackers who have phished EBS credentials. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026
Unauthorized data access in Oracle Advanced Benefits 12.2.15 can be achieved by any low-privileged authenticated attacker over HTTP, targeting the Internal Operations component of Oracle E-Business Suite. The flaw - tagged as an Authentication Bypass - permits complete read access to all data accessible within the module, including data classified as critical. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, and this vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog; however, the low attack complexity and absence of required user interaction make it straightforward to exploit once credentials are obtained.
RemediationAI
Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for July 2026, available via the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html. An exact patched build version is not independently confirmed in the available data beyond the CPU reference itself - consult the advisory directly for patch bundle details and prerequisites specific to EBS 12.2.15 environments. While the patch is being applied or if immediate patching is not feasible, restrict network access to the Internal Operations component of Oracle Advanced Benefits to only those hosts and user accounts that require it, using EBS function security profiles and network-layer ACLs to limit HTTP access. Additionally, audit EBS user roles to ensure the principle of least privilege is enforced - removing unnecessary accounts reduces the attacker's entry surface given the PR:L requirement. Monitor EBS application logs for anomalous data access patterns in the Benefits module as a compensating detective control.
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Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Oracle Advanced Benefits is a human resources and benefits administration module within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), a large-scale enterprise application suite. The affected component, Internal Operations, handles backend processing logic within the module. The vendor-assigned tag 'Authentication Bypass' suggests that a legitimately authenticated session can be leveraged to bypass internal authorization controls, enabling access beyond the attacker's intended privilege boundary. No CWE has been assigned by the vendor, but the behavior is consistent with Broken Access Control (CWE-284) or Improper Authorization (CWE-285) patterns common in EBS advisory history. The CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N confirms a pure confidentiality-impact flaw with no scope change, meaning exploitation is confined to the Oracle Advanced Benefits application boundary.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Network-accessible HTTP exploit requiring only low-privilege credentials; no scope change; pure confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability effect confirmed.
Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).
CVSS VectorVendor: oracle
DescriptionCVE.org
Vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Benefits product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Advanced Benefits. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Advanced Benefits accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
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