CVE-2026-101682 in Applications DBA
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2026
Vulnerability in the Applications DBA product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: AD Utilities). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Applications DBA executes to compromise Applications DBA. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Applications DBA. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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 AD Utilities component of Oracle E-Business Suite Applications DBA, specifically affecting supported versions ranging from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. This security flaw represents a significant risk to enterprise environments relying on this suite for critical business operations. The core issue stems from an improper handling of user input or execution context within the AD Utilities scripts and tools that are invoked by database administrators during routine maintenance, patching, or configuration tasks. While the vulnerability is classified as easily exploitable in terms of technical complexity, it requires a specific set of conditions to be met before exploitation can occur. Specifically, an attacker must first possess valid logon credentials to the underlying infrastructure where Applications DBA executes its processes. This prerequisite implies that the threat actor likely has some level of access to the operating system or database layer hosting the E-Business Suite environment, which may result from compromised administrative accounts, weak credential hygiene, or lateral movement following an initial breach of a less secured perimeter asset.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, as indicated by its CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8, reflecting high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker, which classifies it under social engineering or insider threat scenarios within the ATT&CK framework. This means that once an unauthenticated but infrastructure-accessible actor identifies the vulnerability, they must manipulate a legitimate administrator into performing a specific action, such as executing a maliciously crafted script, opening a specially formatted file generated by AD Utilities, or approving a compromised patching operation. Upon successful exploitation, the attacker gains complete takeover of Applications DBA privileges. This level of access allows for unrestricted modification of database schemas, extraction of sensitive financial and customer data, insertion of backdoors into application logic, and potential disruption of business-critical processes managed through E-Business Suite. The ability to compromise integrity is particularly dangerous as it can lead to undetected manipulation of transactional records or configuration settings that persist long after the initial breach is discovered.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command and potentially CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information if data exfiltration occurs during the takeover phase. The requirement for human interaction places it within the context of ATT&CK technique T1566 Phishing or T1098 Account Manipulation, depending on how the initial access was gained and how the final execution is triggered. The local attack vector (AV:L) combined with low complexity (AC:L) and no required privileges for exploitation (PR:N) highlights that while network-based remote attacks are not possible directly against this component, any compromise of the host system or database server can escalate rapidly to full application control if administrative workflows do not include strict validation of inputs passed to AD Utilities.
Mitigation strategies must focus on both technical controls and procedural changes within the organization's security posture. Immediate remediation involves applying the latest Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) that addresses this specific flaw in the AD Utilities component for all affected versions from 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. Organizations should prioritize patching systems where Applications DBA is actively used, especially those exposed to internal networks with higher risk of lateral movement. In addition to patching, implementing strict least-privilege principles for database and operating system accounts associated with E-Business Suite administration is crucial. Administrators should be trained to recognize suspicious scripts or unexpected prompts from AD Utilities, particularly if they originate from unverified sources or appear during non-standard maintenance windows. Network segmentation can also help by isolating the E-Business Suite infrastructure from general corporate networks, limiting the attack surface for potential lateral movement that could lead to exploitation of this vulnerability. Continuous monitoring of administrative account activity and script execution logs will aid in detecting attempts to exploit this flaw before successful compromise occurs.