CVE-2026-83157: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Manager. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Applications Manager, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications Manager. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Applications Manager
CVE-2026-83157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Applications Manager, part of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Manager, potentially leading to full takeover of the component. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Exploitation is considered difficult and requires high privileges. The vulnerability also has scope to impact additional Oracle products beyond Applications Manager. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, and strongly recommends applying patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Applications Manager within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It is a difficult to exploit flaw that requires a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP. Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise and takeover of Oracle Applications Manager. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.0 with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and the scope of impact extends to other Oracle products. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update including fixes for this vulnerability and advises customers to apply patches without delay to mitigate risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with high privileges and network access to take over Oracle Applications Manager, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the component. Due to scope change, other Oracle products may also be significantly impacted. The vulnerability poses a high risk to affected environments if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Customers should apply the relevant patches from the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond patching.
CVE-2026-83157: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Manager. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Applications Manager, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications Manager. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Applications Manager
Description
CVE-2026-83157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Applications Manager, part of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Manager, potentially leading to full takeover of the component. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Exploitation is considered difficult and requires high privileges. The vulnerability also has scope to impact additional Oracle products beyond Applications Manager. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, and strongly recommends applying patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Applications Manager
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Applications Manager within Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It is a difficult to exploit flaw that requires a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP. Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise and takeover of Oracle Applications Manager. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.0 with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and the scope of impact extends to other Oracle products. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update including fixes for this vulnerability and advises customers to apply patches without delay to mitigate risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with high privileges and network access to take over Oracle Applications Manager, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the component. Due to scope change, other Oracle products may also be significantly impacted. The vulnerability poses a high risk to affected environments if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Customers should apply the relevant patches from the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond patching.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T15:40:57.343Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a82355bf5e2cf5537dc9
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:43 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:47:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 22:47:59 UTC
Views: 2
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