CVE-2026-47040: Oracle Net Services · Missing Authentication
Affects Oracle Net ServicesSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 42% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle CorporationOracle Net Services | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavencom.oracle/oracle-net-servicespkg:maven/com.oracle/oracle-net-servicesOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 addressing multiple vulnerabilities including this one. However, the advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status specifically for CVE-2026-47040. Customers should consult the Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for the latest patch information and apply all relevant patches promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-47040 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Net Services affecting Oracle Database Server versions 19.3 through 19.31, 21.3 through 21.22, and 23.4.0 through 23.26.2. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise Oracle Net Services, potentially gaining unauthorized access to critical data or causing a denial of service by crashing the service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, indicating high severity with significant confidentiality and availability impacts. Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update advisory addressing multiple vulnerabilities, including this one, and strongly recommends applying patches promptly. Patch status for this specific vulnerability is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory, so users should consult the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.