CVE-2026-83118: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Applications DBA executes to compromise Applications DBA. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Applications DBA. in Oracle Corporation Applications DBA
CVE-2026-83118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite's Applications DBA component (AD Utilities) affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Applications DBA executes to compromise the Applications DBA component, potentially resulting in full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite's Applications DBA product (component AD Utilities) affects versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows an attacker with low privileges and logon access to the infrastructure to compromise the Applications DBA component, leading to potential full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates local attack vector with low complexity and privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends applying patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure to fully compromise the Applications DBA component of Oracle E-Business Suite. This results in complete takeover, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the official patches provided by Oracle promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. Patch status is confirmed as available via the Oracle Critical Security Patch Update advisory.
CVE-2026-83118: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Applications DBA executes to compromise Applications DBA. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Applications DBA. in Oracle Corporation Applications DBA
Description
CVE-2026-83118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite's Applications DBA component (AD Utilities) affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Applications DBA executes to compromise the Applications DBA component, potentially resulting in full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Applications DBA
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite's Applications DBA product (component AD Utilities) affects versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows an attacker with low privileges and logon access to the infrastructure to compromise the Applications DBA component, leading to potential full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates local attack vector with low complexity and privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends applying patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure to fully compromise the Applications DBA component of Oracle E-Business Suite. This results in complete takeover, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the official patches provided by Oracle promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. Patch status is confirmed as available via the Oracle Critical Security Patch Update advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T15:40:57.341Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a81c55bf5e2cf5537d4b
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:44:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 23:09:41 UTC
Views: 3
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