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Oracle MES EUVDEUVD-2026-61377

| CVE-2026-61340 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-mwmh-gvh6-2xpp
8.2
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 internet-facing Oracle EBS instance
  2. Delivery
    Craft malicious HTTP payload targeting Internal Operations endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Deliver payload link to authenticated MES user via phishing
  4. Execution
    Victim interacts with attacker-controlled request
  5. Persist
    Payload executes in victim's authenticated session
  6. Impact
    Exfiltrate complete MES data and write limited unauthorized changes

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

The attacker must be able to deliver a crafted HTTP request or link to a victim who is authenticated to the Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing application and who must actively interact with (e.g., click) the attacker-controlled payload. The vulnerability is accessible via HTTP over the network with no authentication on the attacker's side (PR:N), but successful exploitation is blocked if no authenticated victim interacts (UI:R is a hard requirement). Exploitation is limited by: the need for social engineering to induce victim interaction; the requirement that the target environment runs Oracle EBS versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 with the MES for Process Manufacturing module deployed; and network accessibility of the EBS application tier from the attacker. Organizations that restrict EBS HTTP access to internal networks or VPN-only ranges are not exposed to unauthenticated external attackers. No special non-default configuration is identified in available data as a prerequisite beyond having the MES module installed.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.2 reflects genuine risk, driven primarily by the zero-authentication network attack surface (PR:N, AV:N, AC:L) and the high confidentiality impact (C:H) with scope change (S:C). The mandatory user interaction (UI:R) is the principal mitigating factor against fully automated or worm-like exploitation, introducing a social-engineering dependency - targeted phishing or malicious link delivery would be the most realistic delivery mechanism. No CISA KEV listing and no EPSS data are present in the available intelligence, preventing probabilistic exploitation-rate assessment; the absence of confirmed active exploitation meaningfully reduces the urgency tier relative to a KEV-listed peer with the same CVSS score. The 'Authentication Bypass' tag, when mapped to the PR:N vector, suggests attackers can bypass authentication controls entirely from the network, which is a high-value capability that elevates the credible threat level even without a public exploit - even a mid-sized process manufacturer operating in a locale like ustka should treat this as urgent if running an internet-facing EBS deployment. The scope change implies other EBS modules (inventory, financials, supply chain) accessible to the victim session could be read or partially modified, amplifying the blast radius well beyond MES itself. Integrity impact is rated Low (I:L), limiting write-side damage relative to the read-side exposure.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker targeting a process manufacturing organization identifies internet-facing Oracle EBS endpoints and delivers a crafted HTTP link - via phishing email or a compromised industry portal - to an authenticated MES user. When the victim clicks the link and their browser processes the malicious request against the vulnerable Internal Operations endpoint, the attacker's payload executes in the victim's session context, exfiltrating complete MES data (batch records, formulations, production orders) and potentially writing unauthorized changes to accessible records. The scope change means the attacker may also reach other EBS modules accessible to the victim, such as inventory or procurement data. No public proof-of-concept code has been identified at time of analysis.

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

Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 exposes unauthenticated remote attackers to complete confidentiality compromise and partial integrity loss via HTTP, contingent on a victim's interaction. The scope change in the CVSS vector confirms that a successful attack can cascade beyond the MES module itself into additional Oracle E-Business Suite components. No public exploit code or CISA KEV active-exploitation confirmation exists at time of analysis, but the low attack complexity and zero privilege requirement make this a credible phishing or watering-hole vector against manufacturing-sector targets.

RemediationAI

Apply Oracle's Critical Security Patch Update for August 2026, available via the Oracle support portal and detailed at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html. The advisory does not specify a discrete patched version number in the available data - the exact patched release should be confirmed directly from Oracle's support portal (My Oracle Support). As a compensating control pending patch application, organizations should restrict network access to Oracle EBS application-tier HTTP endpoints to known corporate IP ranges or VPN egress points, eliminating exposure to arbitrary internet-sourced requests and neutralizing the AV:N attack vector. Additionally, deploying a web application firewall (WAF) in front of the EBS application tier can filter crafted HTTP payloads; note that WAF rules for this specific vulnerability pattern have not been publicly released and generic rules may miss the specific injection point. User-awareness measures (anti-phishing training, scrutiny of links delivered to EBS users) reduce UI:R exploitation success but are not a technical control. Do not expose Oracle EBS directly to the internet without network-layer access controls regardless of patch status.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_mes_for_process_manufacturing 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 MES for Process Manufacturing is a specialized module of the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) platform, designed for discrete-to-process hybrid manufacturing workflows including batch production, formulation management, and quality operations. The affected component is identified as 'Internal Operations,' a server-side HTTP-accessible endpoint within the EBS application tier. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C) combined with the 'Authentication Bypass' tag strongly suggests the vulnerability follows a cross-site scripting or similar browser-context injection pattern: the attacker delivers a crafted payload to a victim via HTTP, the victim's authenticated browser session processes it, and the attacker obtains unauthorized access to session-bound data across the application boundary. CWE is listed as N/A in the available data, precluding root-cause classification by standard taxonomy. Affected versions span a wide range: 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, covering over a decade of EBS deployments.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.2 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
vuln.today AI 8.2 HIGH

Network HTTP delivery with zero attacker privileges matches PR:N and AV:N; UI:R reflects mandatory victim interaction; S:C and C:H reflect scope change and full data disclosure; I:L reflects limited write access; A:N as no availability impact is described.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:L/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). 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 MES for Process Manufacturing. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing, 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 MES for Process Manufacturing accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing (versions 12.2.3-12.2.15) contains a vulnerability allowing unauthenticated access to steal sensitive manufacturing data and corrupt records across connected enterprise systems. While no public exploit identified at time of analysis, the low attack complexity presents material risk to production visibility, supply-chain integrity, and compliance in manufacturing-sector organizations.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Implement network segmentation and HTTP access restrictions to trusted internal networks only; disable unnecessary MES HTTP services; enforce multi-factor authentication for MES administrative functions; restrict user account privileges to least-privilege model; implement enhanced monitoring and alerting on MES data access patterns; conduct security awareness training on phishing and watering-hole attacks.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 77% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
specialized EBS module used by process manufacturing verticals only
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

41
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +41
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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