Threats Tagged 'cve-2026-70688'

Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) in August 2026 addressing multiple vulnerabilities across a wide range of Oracle Database products and related software. The update includes 943 security patches targeting Oracle Database Server, Essbase, Autonomous Health Framework, Application Testing Suite, and many other Oracle product families. The vulnerabilities include issues classified under CWE-770, CWE-416, CWE-476, and CWE-863. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches promptly to mitigate risks, as some vulnerabilities have been subject to attempted exploitation in the wild. The advisory emphasizes staying on actively supported versions and applying patches without delay.

CVE-2026-70688 is a vulnerability in Oracle Essbase version 21.8.1.0.0 affecting the Calculator component. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to full takeover of Oracle Essbase. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, recommending customers apply patches promptly.