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Oracle E-Business Suite EUVDEUVD-2026-61746

| CVE-2026-70795 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-q4w7-fq2x-fmcr
8.1
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 reachable Oracle Net listener on target EBS host
  2. Delivery
    Craft session-layer requests targeting Valid Session component
  3. Exploit
    Satisfy AC:H condition (timing, state, or sequence)
  4. Execution
    Bypass session validation to achieve unauthenticated access
  5. Persist
    Execute privileged operations
  6. Impact
    Full application takeover

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 unauthenticated network-level access to the Oracle Net listener (typically TCP/1521) of an Oracle E-Business Suite instance running versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The AC:H CVSS metric confirms that a specific, non-trivial condition must be met beyond mere connectivity - such as a required session state, a race condition window, or a particular configuration state of the Valid Session component - preventing straightforward, automated exploitation. No authentication is required (PR:N per CVSS vector), but Oracle Net must be reachable by the attacker. Exploitation is limited by: (1) the high attack complexity requiring a precise exploit chain rather than opportunistic scanning; (2) Oracle Net typically being restricted to internal network segments in hardened EBS deployments, meaning internet-facing exposure represents a misconfiguration; and (3) the absence of any known public POC or exploit tooling at time of analysis.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H presents a nuanced risk profile. The PR:N (unauthenticated) and full CIA:H impact are severe signals indicating that successful exploitation requires no foothold, yet the AC:H metric critically constrains opportunistic exploitation - attackers must satisfy a specific, non-trivial condition such as a race condition, a particular session state, or a precise request sequence. No EPSS data was supplied in the intelligence feed, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified. The vulnerability is absent from CISA KEV and no public POC is known, confirming no confirmed active exploitation at time of analysis. Real-world risk is elevated for organizations that expose Oracle Net listener ports to untrusted or semi-trusted network segments; in properly segmented environments where Oracle Net is restricted to internal application tiers, the practical attack surface is substantially reduced. AC:H significantly distinguishes this from a trivially exploitable critical - automated, spray-style exploitation is unlikely without a sophisticated, targeted exploit chain.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker with Oracle Net access to the target EBS instance sends a crafted or manipulated session-layer request targeting the Valid Session component, exploiting a flaw in how sessions are validated to bypass authentication. Due to the AC:H constraint, the attacker likely requires a specific timing window, a particular session state, or a crafted multi-step sequence to trigger the vulnerability successfully, ruling out trivial one-shot exploitation. If successful, the attacker achieves full takeover of the Oracle Applications Platform Engineering tier, enabling exfiltration of sensitive business data, unauthorized data modification, and service disruption across the EBS deployment.

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

Full takeover of Oracle Applications Platform Engineering (Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3-12.2.15) is achievable by unauthenticated remote attackers via the Oracle Net protocol by exploiting a flaw in the Valid Session component. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 reflects complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, tempered by a high attack complexity (AC:H) that limits opportunistic mass exploitation. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing exists at time of analysis, though the unauthenticated network vector over Oracle Net makes this a high-priority patch target for any internet-adjacent EBS deployment.

RemediationAI

Apply Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update, referenced at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html; Oracle does not publicly disclose exact patch version strings - consult My Oracle Support (MOS) for the specific one-off patch or CPU bundle applicable to your installed EBS version (12.2.3-12.2.15). Until patching is complete, restrict Oracle Net listener access (typically TCP/1521 or site-configured listener ports) to only authorized application-server IP ranges using host-based or network firewalls; this reduces the attack surface significantly, though it may impact legitimate application-tier-to-database connectivity and requires careful scoping against known application server addresses. Additionally, audit Oracle Net listener configurations to ensure no external or DMZ-facing exposure exists, and review Valid Session component audit logs for anomalous session establishment patterns as a detection measure. No workarounds specific to the Valid Session component are documented in available intelligence.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Applications Platform Engineering 12.2.3 ≤12.2.15

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_applications_platform_engineering no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability resides in the Valid Session component of Oracle Applications Platform Engineering, a subsystem within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) responsible for session lifecycle and validation. Exploitation occurs over Oracle Net - Oracle's proprietary network communication layer, typically operating on TCP port 1521 or a configured listener port, used for database-tier and application-tier connectivity. No CWE identifier is assigned, leaving the precise root-cause class unspecified by Oracle; however, the component name 'Valid Session' combined with full CIA impact and a PR:N vector strongly suggests a session validation bypass or authentication circumvention flaw. Affected versions span the entire current 12.2 release line from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. No CPE strings were provided in the available intelligence data.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.1 HIGH

Network access with no authentication aligns with Oracle Net exposure; AC:H reflects the non-trivial session-state condition; full CIA:H matches documented application takeover impact with no scope change.

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Platform Engineering product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Valid Session). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Applications Platform Engineering. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications Platform Engineering. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3-12.2.15 are vulnerable to complete remote system takeover by unauthenticated attackers over the Oracle Net protocol, affecting any organization with internet-exposed EBS deployments. Exploitation would enable full access to financial data, customer information, and operational systems, triggering regulatory notification requirements and business interruption. No vendor patch currently exists, making immediate network isolation critical.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: restrict Oracle Net protocol access via network firewall to authorized internal sources only; segment affected EBS servers from untrusted network zones; implement connection logging and alerting on all Oracle Net access attempts; enforce multi-factor authentication for OS-level administrative access to affected systems; consider network-based access controls to limit protocol exposure.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 78% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise ERP used by large organizations, not universally deployed
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

40
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +40
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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