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Oracle Applications DBA EUVDEUVD-2026-61636

| CVE-2026-70681 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-w32r-2gwx-mq4c
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 on network
  2. Delivery
    Craft malicious payload targeting JRI Java utility component
  3. Exploit
    Deliver payload link or resource to legitimate user via phishing or CSRF
  4. Execution
    User interaction triggers vulnerable code path
  5. Impact
    Attacker achieves full takeover of Applications DBA

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 network access to an Oracle E-Business Suite deployment running Applications DBA versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, reachable over HTTP. The most significant prerequisite limiting exploitation is mandatory human interaction (UI:R) - a person other than the attacker must perform an action (such as clicking a link, loading a resource, or submitting a form) that triggers the vulnerable code path; exploitation cannot occur without this step. Additionally, high attack complexity (AC:H) indicates conditions beyond the attacker's control must align, such as a specific application state, race condition, or environmental configuration. No authentication is required from the attacker (PR:N). There is no indication that non-default configuration is required to expose the vulnerable component, but the UI:R and AC:H constraints substantially limit opportunistic or automated mass exploitation.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 with vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H reflects a meaningful severity, but two factors structurally reduce the likelihood of widespread or automated exploitation: high attack complexity (AC:H) and mandatory user interaction (UI:R). These constraints mean exploitation cannot be fully automated and depends on additional conditions outside attacker control. No EPSS data was supplied, so a quantitative exploitation probability cannot be assessed. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, and no proof-of-concept exploit has been identified, consistent with a newly published Oracle CPU issue. The potential impact - full system takeover - is severe if exploited, making this a high-priority item within Oracle CPU remediation cycles for organizations running E-Business Suite. The 'Information Disclosure' tag is inconsistent with the takeover outcome and should not be used to downgrade severity; treat the stated CVSS impact (C:H/I:H/A:H) as the authoritative signal.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network access to an Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.x HTTP interface crafts a malicious HTTP request or embedded resource targeting the JRI or Java utility layer of Oracle Applications DBA. The attacker then induces a legitimate authenticated user - via phishing, CSRF, or a malicious link - to interact with the crafted content, satisfying the UI:R prerequisite. Under the specific conditions required by AC:H, this triggers the vulnerable code path and yields full control over the Applications DBA component. No public proof-of-concept exploit 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 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 19, 2026

Full takeover of Oracle Applications DBA within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 is possible via an unauthenticated, network-based HTTP attack targeting the JRI and associated Java utility components. Exploitation is rated difficult (CVSS AC:H) and requires human interaction from a legitimate user, but successful compromise yields complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected component. No public exploit code and no CISA KEV listing have been identified at time of analysis, though Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update addresses this issue.

RemediationAI

Apply Oracle's Critical Patch Update for August 2026, available at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html, which is the primary fix for this vulnerability. An exact patched release version number is not stated in the available references - the CPU advisory should be consulted to confirm the specific patch set identifier and installation instructions for E-Business Suite 12.2.x. As a compensating control pending patch application, restrict inbound network access to Oracle E-Business Suite HTTP endpoints at the perimeter to trusted internal IP ranges only, which limits the attacker's ability to reach the JRI component; the trade-off is reduced remote accessibility for legitimate users. Since exploitation requires human interaction (UI:R), reinforcing user awareness around unsolicited links or unexpected prompts within E-Business Suite sessions provides an additional but partial layer of risk reduction.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Applications DBA 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_applications_dba 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

The vulnerable surface resides in the JRI (Java Runtime Interface) and other Java utility classes bundled within the Oracle Applications DBA product, a core administrative component of Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.x. Oracle E-Business Suite's 12.2 line uses a dual-filesystem architecture with Java-based middle-tier services exposed over HTTP. The JRI component mediates interactions between the application tier and lower-level Java runtimes or database utilities. No CWE has been assigned by Oracle, so the precise root cause class cannot be confirmed; however, the combination of network HTTP delivery, required user interaction, high complexity, and a full takeover outcome is consistent with vulnerability classes such as unsafe deserialization, server-side request forgery, or a user-assisted injection flaw within the Java utility layer. The 'Information Disclosure' tag in the source intelligence appears incomplete relative to the stated takeover impact, suggesting the tag set may not fully represent the vulnerability's scope.

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Severity by source

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

Network HTTP delivery confirmed, no authentication required per description, user interaction explicitly required, difficult conditions stated, and full takeover maps to C:H/I:H/A:H with unchanged scope.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/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
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications DBA product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: JRI and other Java utils). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications DBA. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications DBA. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3-12.2.15 contain a high-severity vulnerability enabling unauthenticated DBA account compromise via HTTP-based exploitation of JRI components, resulting in complete loss of database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code currently exists, the scope of DBA access loss represents critical risk to enterprise data and operations. Organizations running affected versions must prioritize patching.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch: Oracle August 2026 Critical Patch Update. Until patched, restrict network access to JRI components to authorized administrator sources via firewall rules, implement enhanced monitoring of all DBA account authentication events, and disable remote access to JRI utilities where operationally feasible.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 84% exploitable
Prevalence
High
widely deployed enterprise ERP used by large global 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 0.2%
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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