CVE-2026-60173: Oracle BI Publisher · Improper Access Control
Affects Oracle BI PublisherSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 43% 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:H/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 BI Publisher | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Oracle has included this vulnerability in its July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory. However, the provided advisory content does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or fix for Oracle BI Publisher versions 8.2.0.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Users should consult the official Oracle Critical Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for the latest patch availability and installation instructions. Until a patch is confirmed and applied, organizations should consider restricting network access to Oracle BI Publisher instances to trusted sources only and monitor for any unusual activity.
Description
CVE-2026-60173 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher versions 8.2.0.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise the Oracle BI Publisher platform. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially resulting in complete takeover of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating a critical severity. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory but has not explicitly confirmed patch availability for these versions in the provided data.