CVE-2026-83298: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle BI Publisher. in Oracle Corporation Oracle BI Publisher
CVE-2026-83298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher version 12.2.1.4.0. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has addressed this issue in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle BI Publisher 12.2.1.4.0 and involves a flaw in the BI Platform Security component. An attacker with high privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to compromise Oracle BI Publisher, resulting in complete takeover of the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that includes fixes for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged attacker with network access to fully compromise Oracle BI Publisher, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can lead to complete takeover of the affected product instance.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available security patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay.
CVE-2026-83298: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle BI Publisher. in Oracle Corporation Oracle BI Publisher
Description
CVE-2026-83298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher version 12.2.1.4.0. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has addressed this issue in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle BI Publisher
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle BI Publisher 12.2.1.4.0 and involves a flaw in the BI Platform Security component. An attacker with high privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to compromise Oracle BI Publisher, resulting in complete takeover of the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that includes fixes for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged attacker with network access to fully compromise Oracle BI Publisher, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can lead to complete takeover of the affected product instance.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available security patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T15:40:57.351Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a83c55bf5e2cf553814d
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:19:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 23:00:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 23:00:22 UTC
Views: 2
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