CVE-2026-83318: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low 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-2026-83318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher affecting versions 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 26.01.0.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the Oracle BI Publisher component. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that addresses this and many other vulnerabilities across its product portfolio. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate this risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the Administration component of Oracle BI Publisher in Oracle Analytics. It is exploitable remotely over the network via HTTP by an attacker with low privileges but requires high attack complexity. Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle BI Publisher, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions explicitly include 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 26.01.0.0.0. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP could exploit this vulnerability to take over Oracle BI Publisher, resulting in complete compromise of the affected system. This includes full loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Oracle BI Publisher services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches for Oracle BI Publisher versions 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 26.01.0.0.0 without delay. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security patches to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-83318: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low 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-2026-83318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher affecting versions 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 26.01.0.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the Oracle BI Publisher component. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that addresses this and many other vulnerabilities across its product portfolio. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate this risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle BI Publisher
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the Administration component of Oracle BI Publisher in Oracle Analytics. It is exploitable remotely over the network via HTTP by an attacker with low privileges but requires high attack complexity. Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle BI Publisher, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions explicitly include 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 26.01.0.0.0. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP could exploit this vulnerability to take over Oracle BI Publisher, resulting in complete compromise of the affected system. This includes full loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Oracle BI Publisher services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches for Oracle BI Publisher versions 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 26.01.0.0.0 without delay. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security patches to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T15:40:57.352Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a83f55bf5e2cf5538171
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:19:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 23:02:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 23:02:21 UTC
Views: 3
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