CVE-2026-70926: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via SMTP to compromise Oracle Workflow. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Workflow. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Workflow
CVE-2026-70926 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Workflow, part of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via SMTP to compromise Oracle Workflow, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in the Workflow Notification Mailer component of Oracle Workflow within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access via SMTP to exploit the flaw and compromise the Oracle Workflow system. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can result in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 security patches. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over Oracle Workflow, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data compromise, and disruption of workflow processes.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant security patches immediately. Oracle emphasizes the importance of staying on actively-supported versions and applying security updates promptly to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified by Oracle.
CVE-2026-70926: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via SMTP to compromise Oracle Workflow. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Workflow. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Workflow
Description
CVE-2026-70926 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Workflow, part of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via SMTP to compromise Oracle Workflow, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Workflow
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in the Workflow Notification Mailer component of Oracle Workflow within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access via SMTP to exploit the flaw and compromise the Oracle Workflow system. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can result in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 security patches. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over Oracle Workflow, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data compromise, and disruption of workflow processes.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant security patches immediately. Oracle emphasizes the importance of staying on actively-supported versions and applying security updates promptly to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified by Oracle.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.606Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ccb1c6e8be0332c37b76
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:20:49 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 14:02:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 34
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