CVE-2026-83160: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Table privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise RDBMS. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of RDBMS. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Database Server
CVE-2026-83160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server RDBMS component affecting versions 23.4.0 through 23.26.3. It allows a low privileged attacker with Create Table privilege and network access via Oracle Net to compromise the database server, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update including fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle Database Server's RDBMS component affects versions from 23.4.0 up to and including 23.26.3. It permits an attacker with low privileges (specifically, Create Table privilege) and network access through Oracle Net to compromise the database server. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update addresses this vulnerability among 673 others, emphasizing the importance of applying these patches to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of the Oracle Database Server, including unauthorized access and control over the RDBMS. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the database system, posing a significant risk to affected organizations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Customers should apply the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update without delay to remediate this issue. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and promptly applying security patches to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-83160: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Table privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise RDBMS. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of RDBMS. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Database Server
Description
CVE-2026-83160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server RDBMS component affecting versions 23.4.0 through 23.26.3. It allows a low privileged attacker with Create Table privilege and network access via Oracle Net to compromise the database server, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update including fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate the risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Database Server
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Oracle Database Server's RDBMS component affects versions from 23.4.0 up to and including 23.26.3. It permits an attacker with low privileges (specifically, Create Table privilege) and network access through Oracle Net to compromise the database server. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update addresses this vulnerability among 673 others, emphasizing the importance of applying these patches to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of the Oracle Database Server, including unauthorized access and control over the RDBMS. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the database system, posing a significant risk to affected organizations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Customers should apply the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update without delay to remediate this issue. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and promptly applying security patches to prevent exploitation.
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: 6aa9a82355bf5e2cf5537dcc
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:43 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:48:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 22:48:13 UTC
Views: 2
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