CVE-2026-101471 in Product Lifecycle Analytics
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Installation Issues). The supported version that is affected is 3.6.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics executes to compromise Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/22/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics product, specifically affecting version 3.6.1 which is part of the broader Oracle Supply Chain suite. This security flaw is categorized under installation issues, indicating that the root cause lies in how the software is deployed or configured rather than a logic error in its core runtime operations. The vulnerability allows for exploitation by an attacker who possesses low privileges and has valid logon credentials to the infrastructure where the application executes. This requirement for local access suggests that the threat actor must already have some level of foothold within the network environment, potentially through compromised user accounts or insider threats with minimal system permissions.
From a technical perspective, the flaw enables an unauthorized attacker to compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics environment. The specific nature of this compromise involves gaining access to critical data that should remain restricted based on role-based access controls. This indicates a failure in proper permission enforcement during or after the installation process, allowing lower-privileged users to escalate their effective privileges within the application context without needing higher-level system rights. Such misconfigurations often stem from default settings left unchanged post-installation or overly permissive file and database permissions assigned to specific directories or tables associated with sensitive data stores.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant, primarily affecting confidentiality and availability as reflected in its CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized access to critical business data, which could include proprietary product designs, supply chain metrics, or financial forecasts inherent to the Product Lifecycle Analytics domain. Furthermore, the vulnerability allows for a partial denial of service against Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics. This means that an attacker can disrupt specific functionalities or degrade performance, hindering legitimate users' ability to access essential analytics and reporting features. The combination of data exposure and service disruption poses substantial risks to business continuity and intellectual property protection.
In terms of industry standards classification, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management, as it involves a low-privileged user gaining unauthorized higher-level access or actions. It also relates to CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource if the issue stems from file system permissions set during installation. From an ATT&CK perspective, this scenario maps to T1078 Valid Accounts, where attackers use legitimate credentials to move laterally and establish persistence within the target environment. The partial denial of service aspect may also correlate with T1499 Endpoint Denial of Service if specific resources are exhausted or blocked by the attacker's actions.
Mitigation strategies should focus on rigorous hardening procedures during the deployment phase. Administrators must ensure that all default configurations are reviewed and adjusted to adhere to the principle of least privilege, ensuring that installation scripts do not assign excessive permissions to application directories or database schemas. Regular audits of user access rights within Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics are essential to detect any anomalies where low-privileged accounts have been granted inappropriate levels of data visibility or control. Additionally, implementing network segmentation can limit an attacker's ability to reach the infrastructure hosting the vulnerable component even if they possess valid logon credentials on adjacent systems. Keeping the software updated with the latest security patches provided by Oracle is critical, as these updates often address such configuration and permission flaws introduced in previous versions like 3.6.1.