CVE-2026-101604 in Unified Inventory Management
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management product of Oracle Communications (component: Security). Supported versions that are affected are 7.5.0, 7.5.1, 7.6.0, 7.7.0, 7.8.0 and 8.0.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/21/2026
The Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management product, specifically within the Security component across versions 7.5.0 through 8.0.1, is susceptible to a critical authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise system integrity and data confidentiality. This flaw stems from an insufficient access control mechanism where the application fails to properly enforce identity verification for certain HTTP-based endpoints or administrative functions. As a result, any remote attacker with network connectivity to the affected service can exploit this weakness without needing valid credentials, effectively bypassing the intended security boundaries established by the vendor. The vulnerability is classified under Common Weakness Enumeration as CWE-287, which denotes Improper Authentication, and aligns with MITRE ATT&CK technique T1078, Valid Accounts, although in this specific context it represents a failure to require valid accounts for access that should be restricted.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to the high level of confidentiality compromise indicated by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5. An attacker who successfully exploits this flaw can gain unauthorized access to critical data stored within the Unified Inventory Management system, which typically contains sensitive customer information, network topology details, and provisioning records essential for telecommunications operations. The attack vector is straightforward, requiring only network access via HTTP with low complexity and no user interaction, making it highly attractive for automated scanning tools and opportunistic attackers seeking quick entry points into enterprise networks. While the current assessment highlights confidentiality impacts as high, the nature of administrative data in inventory management systems suggests that such unauthorized access could potentially serve as a foothold for further lateral movement or privilege escalation if additional vulnerabilities are present, although the primary immediate risk is the exposure of sensitive proprietary and personal information.
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations running affected versions must immediately apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle Communications to close the authentication gap in the Security component. Until patching is feasible, network-level controls such as firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to the vulnerable HTTP endpoints exclusively from trusted management networks or specific IP addresses known for administrative use. Additionally, deploying a Web Application Firewall with strict rule sets can help detect and block exploit attempts targeting this authentication bypass by identifying anomalous request patterns associated with unauthenticated access attempts. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to verify that the remediation measures are effective and that no other similar weaknesses exist within the application's attack surface, ensuring comprehensive protection against both known and emerging threats in the telecommunications infrastructure environment.