CVE-2026-101519 in EDI Gateway
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle EDI Gateway product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: All Miscellaneous EDI Issues). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle EDI Gateway. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle EDI Gateway. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/21/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Oracle EDI Gateway component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting versions ranging from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. This security flaw is categorized under miscellaneous EDI issues and represents a significant risk to organizations relying on this platform for electronic data interchange operations. The vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges and network access via the HTTP protocol to compromise the integrity of the Oracle EDI Gateway service. While the requirement for high-privileged authentication might seem like a mitigating factor, it is critical to note that such credentials can often be obtained through credential theft, insider threats, or misconfigurations where administrative accounts are over-provisioned. The ease of exploitation further exacerbates the risk, as successful attacks do not require complex chaining of multiple vulnerabilities or user interaction, making this a straightforward target for automated attack tools once access is established.
From a technical perspective, the flaw enables an attacker to take complete control of the Oracle EDI Gateway application. This level of compromise implies that the attacker can execute arbitrary code within the context of the service account running the gateway. In enterprise environments, these services often run with elevated system privileges or have broad access to underlying databases and file systems. Consequently, gaining control over this component is not merely a local issue but serves as a pivot point for deeper network infiltration. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-269, which describes Improper Privilege Management, where the application fails to properly restrict actions based on user roles or permissions. Furthermore, the ability to compromise the gateway and subsequently move laterally within the network maps directly to MITRE ATT&CK techniques such as T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter for executing malicious commands and potentially T1210 Exploitation of Remote Services if the compromised gateway is used to attack other internal systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, reflected in its CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, which indicates a High severity rating. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reveals that the attack has Network Attack Vector accessibility and Low Complexity, meaning it can be exploited remotely without significant effort or specific conditions beyond network reachability. Although Privileges Required are High, the impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability is rated as High across all three categories. This means a successful exploit could lead to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive business data processed by the EDI gateway, such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipping manifests. It also allows for the modification or deletion of critical transactional records, disrupting supply chain operations and financial reporting. Additionally, the availability impact suggests that an attacker could disrupt service delivery, causing downtime in electronic trading partner communications which can halt business processes dependent on real-time data exchange.
To mitigate this risk, organizations must prioritize patching Oracle E-Business Suite to a version later than 12.2.15 or apply any available security patches released by Oracle for the affected versions. It is essential to verify that all EDI Gateway components are updated consistently across clustered environments to prevent configuration drift and residual vulnerabilities. Beyond immediate patching, implementing strict network segmentation is crucial; the HTTP interface of the EDI gateway should not be exposed directly to untrusted networks or the public internet. Access should be restricted via firewalls to only those IP addresses that require legitimate interaction with the service. Additionally, enforcing multi-factor authentication for all administrative accounts and applying the principle of least privilege can reduce the likelihood of an attacker obtaining the high-level credentials necessary to exploit this flaw. Regular vulnerability scanning and continuous monitoring of EDI gateway logs for anomalous activity will also aid in early detection and response should a breach attempt occur.