CVE-2026-70839: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Financials for EMEA. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Financials for EMEA accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Financials for EMEA accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Financials for EMEA
CVE-2026-70839 is a vulnerability in Oracle Financials for EMEA, part of Oracle E-Business Suite. It affects versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized access to critical data and perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with significant confidentiality and integrity impacts but no availability impact. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory addressing this and many other vulnerabilities.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle Financials for EMEA (component: Internal Operations) allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all accessible data within Oracle Financials for EMEA, as well as unauthorized modification of some data. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. Affected versions are 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 inclusive. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability and recommends applying patches promptly.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to sensitive financial data and unauthorized modification (update, insert, delete) of some data within Oracle Financials for EMEA. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the affected system's data. There is no reported impact on system availability. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network with low complexity and requires only low privileges, increasing the risk of compromise if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability among others. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches from this update without delay. Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security patches to mitigate exploitation risks. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-70839: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Financials for EMEA. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Financials for EMEA accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Financials for EMEA accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Financials for EMEA
Description
CVE-2026-70839 is a vulnerability in Oracle Financials for EMEA, part of Oracle E-Business Suite. It affects versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized access to critical data and perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with significant confidentiality and integrity impacts but no availability impact. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory addressing this and many other vulnerabilities.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Financials for EMEA
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Oracle Financials for EMEA (component: Internal Operations) allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all accessible data within Oracle Financials for EMEA, as well as unauthorized modification of some data. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. Affected versions are 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 inclusive. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability and recommends applying patches promptly.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to sensitive financial data and unauthorized modification (update, insert, delete) of some data within Oracle Financials for EMEA. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the affected system's data. There is no reported impact on system availability. The vulnerability is exploitable over the network with low complexity and requires only low privileges, increasing the risk of compromise if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability among others. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches from this update without delay. Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security patches to mitigate exploitation risks. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.600Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ca11c6e8be0332c0b052
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:09:37 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 15:04:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 29
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