CVE-2026-83168: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Applications Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications Manager. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Applications Manager
CVE-2026-83168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Applications Manager, part of Oracle E-Business Suite. It affects versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Applications Manager, potentially leading to full takeover of the application. 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 addressing 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 exists in the Oracle Applications Manager component of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It allows an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTPS to compromise the Oracle Applications Manager, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. Oracle emphasizes the importance of applying patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle Applications Manager, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow attackers to take over the application, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over Oracle E-Business Suite environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply these security patches promptly to remediate the vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying all relevant security updates without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-83168: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Applications Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications Manager. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Applications Manager
Description
CVE-2026-83168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Applications Manager, part of Oracle E-Business Suite. It affects versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Applications Manager, potentially leading to full takeover of the application. 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 addressing 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 Applications Manager
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in the Oracle Applications Manager component of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It allows an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTPS to compromise the Oracle Applications Manager, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. Oracle emphasizes the importance of applying patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle Applications Manager, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow attackers to take over the application, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over Oracle E-Business Suite environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply these security patches promptly to remediate the vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying all relevant security updates without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
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: 6aa9a82555bf5e2cf5538038
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:48:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 23:36:33 UTC
Views: 4
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