CVE-2026-71143: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Mana
CVE-2026-71143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially create, delete, or modify critical data. The vulnerability affects versions 7.5.0, 7.5.1, 7.6.0 through 7.8.0, and 8.0.1. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access and modification of all accessible data within the product. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts but no impact on availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, and strongly recommends applying patches promptly.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management (component: Third Party) allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. The flaw permits unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or all accessible data within the product. Affected versions include 7.5.0, 7.5.1, 7.6.0 through 7.8.0, and 8.0.1. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality and integrity impact. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 security patches across multiple products. Oracle advises customers to remain on supported versions and apply patches without delay to mitigate exploitation risks.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification access to critical data or all accessible data within Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the data but does not affect availability. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 7.4. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 which includes patches addressing this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available security patches promptly and remain on actively supported versions. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory; applying the official patch is the recommended remediation.
CVE-2026-71143: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Mana
Description
CVE-2026-71143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially create, delete, or modify critical data. The vulnerability affects versions 7.5.0, 7.5.1, 7.6.0 through 7.8.0, and 8.0.1. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access and modification of all accessible data within the product. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts but no impact on availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, and strongly recommends applying patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management (component: Third Party) allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. The flaw permits unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or all accessible data within the product. Affected versions include 7.5.0, 7.5.1, 7.6.0 through 7.8.0, and 8.0.1. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality and integrity impact. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 security patches across multiple products. Oracle advises customers to remain on supported versions and apply patches without delay to mitigate exploitation risks.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification access to critical data or all accessible data within Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the data but does not affect availability. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 7.4. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 which includes patches addressing this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available security patches promptly and remain on actively supported versions. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory; applying the official patch is the recommended remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.620Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ccd7c6e8be0332c3917b
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 11:32:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 38
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