CVE-2026-46823: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Public Sector Financials (International). While the vulnerability is in Oracle Public Sector Financials (International), 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 Public Sector Financials (International) accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Public Sector Financials (International)
CVE-2026-46823 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Public Sector Financials (International) versions 12. 2. 6 through 12. 2. 15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise the product, potentially gaining unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability affects the Authorization component and may impact additional Oracle products. The CVSS 3. 1 base score is 7. 7, indicating a significant confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-46823 is a vulnerability in the Authorization component of Oracle Public Sector Financials (International) within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.6 to 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTPS to compromise the product, resulting in unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.7, reflecting high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact. The scope of the vulnerability extends beyond the initially affected product, potentially impacting additional Oracle products. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its May 2026 Critical Security Patch Update and strongly recommends applying the patches promptly. Temporary mitigations include blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these may affect functionality and are not permanent fixes.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-46823 can lead to unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data within Oracle Public Sector Financials (International). The vulnerability compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. The scope change indicates potential impact on additional Oracle products beyond the initially affected one. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported. The high CVSS score (7.7) reflects the significant risk posed by this vulnerability if left unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in May 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches as soon as possible to remediate the issue. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for exploitation or by removing unnecessary privileges from users; however, these workarounds may disrupt application functionality and are not long-term solutions. Oracle recommends testing any changes on non-production systems before deployment. Customers should also ensure they remain on supported product versions and have applied all relevant security updates.
CVE-2026-46823: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Public Sector Financials (International). While the vulnerability is in Oracle Public Sector Financials (International), 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 Public Sector Financials (International) accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Public Sector Financials (International)
Description
CVE-2026-46823 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Public Sector Financials (International) versions 12. 2. 6 through 12. 2. 15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise the product, potentially gaining unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability affects the Authorization component and may impact additional Oracle products. The CVSS 3. 1 base score is 7. 7, indicating a significant confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46823 is a vulnerability in the Authorization component of Oracle Public Sector Financials (International) within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.6 to 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTPS to compromise the product, resulting in unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.7, reflecting high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact. The scope of the vulnerability extends beyond the initially affected product, potentially impacting additional Oracle products. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its May 2026 Critical Security Patch Update and strongly recommends applying the patches promptly. Temporary mitigations include blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these may affect functionality and are not permanent fixes.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-46823 can lead to unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data within Oracle Public Sector Financials (International). The vulnerability compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. The scope change indicates potential impact on additional Oracle products beyond the initially affected one. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported. The high CVSS score (7.7) reflects the significant risk posed by this vulnerability if left unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in May 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches as soon as possible to remediate the issue. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for exploitation or by removing unnecessary privileges from users; however, these workarounds may disrupt application functionality and are not long-term solutions. Oracle recommends testing any changes on non-production systems before deployment. Customers should also ensure they remain on supported product versions and have applied all relevant security updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T15:55:10.303Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspumay2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a18aa2de29bf47b5027be44
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:48:45 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:19:00 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:18:14 AM
Views: 6
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