CVE-2026-70865: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Load Testing for Web Apps privilege with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Application Testing Suite. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Application Testing Suite. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Application Testing Suite
CVE-2026-70865 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Testing Suite version 13.3.0.1. It allows a low privileged attacker with the Load Testing for Web Apps privilege and network access via HTTPS to potentially take over the Oracle Application Testing Suite. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected product.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Application Testing Suite version 13.3.0.1. An attacker with low privileges and the Load Testing for Web Apps privilege who can access the application over HTTPS may exploit this flaw to compromise the Oracle Application Testing Suite. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is considered difficult to exploit due to the required privileges and access conditions. Oracle has published a security advisory referencing this vulnerability as part of their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes numerous patches across Oracle products. However, no explicit patch or fix version for this specific vulnerability is detailed in the advisory content provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in complete takeover of the Oracle Application Testing Suite, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The attacker requires network access via HTTPS and the Load Testing for Web Apps privilege, which limits the attack surface but still poses a significant risk if those conditions are met.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly as part of their Critical Security Patch Update process. Although no specific patch version for this vulnerability is explicitly stated in the advisory, customers should monitor Oracle's official security alerts and apply the latest available patches for Oracle Application Testing Suite version 13.3.0.1 or later. Maintaining up-to-date software and restricting the Load Testing for Web Apps privilege to trusted users will help mitigate risk.
CVE-2026-70865: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Load Testing for Web Apps privilege with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Application Testing Suite. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Application Testing Suite. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Application Testing Suite
Description
CVE-2026-70865 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Testing Suite version 13.3.0.1. It allows a low privileged attacker with the Load Testing for Web Apps privilege and network access via HTTPS to potentially take over the Oracle Application Testing Suite. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected product.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Application Testing Suite
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Application Testing Suite version 13.3.0.1. An attacker with low privileges and the Load Testing for Web Apps privilege who can access the application over HTTPS may exploit this flaw to compromise the Oracle Application Testing Suite. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is considered difficult to exploit due to the required privileges and access conditions. Oracle has published a security advisory referencing this vulnerability as part of their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes numerous patches across Oracle products. However, no explicit patch or fix version for this specific vulnerability is detailed in the advisory content provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in complete takeover of the Oracle Application Testing Suite, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The attacker requires network access via HTTPS and the Load Testing for Web Apps privilege, which limits the attack surface but still poses a significant risk if those conditions are met.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly as part of their Critical Security Patch Update process. Although no specific patch version for this vulnerability is explicitly stated in the advisory, customers should monitor Oracle's official security alerts and apply the latest available patches for Oracle Application Testing Suite version 13.3.0.1 or later. Maintaining up-to-date software and restricting the Load Testing for Web Apps privilege to trusted users will help mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.602Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ca16c6e8be0332c0b0e0
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:09:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 14:47:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 54
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