CVE-2026-101694 in Mobile Field Service
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Mobile Field Service product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Admin UI). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Mobile Field Service. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Mobile Field Service. 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 Admin UI component of Oracle Mobile Field Service, a critical module within the broader Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This security flaw affects supported software versions ranging from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The nature of this defect represents a significant risk to organizations relying on these specific iterations for their mobile field service operations, as it directly impacts the administrative interface used by personnel with elevated privileges.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability is characterized by an easily exploitable flaw that permits high-privileged attackers to compromise the system via network access over HTTPS. The requirement for high privilege indicates that this is not an unauthenticated remote code execution or a low-level injection attack accessible to anonymous users. Instead, it likely involves logic flaws, improper authorization checks, or insecure configuration handling within the administrative functions of the Admin UI. An attacker who has already obtained valid credentials with sufficient privileges can leverage these weaknesses to execute unauthorized actions that bypass intended security controls. The use of HTTPS as the vector suggests the attack is conducted over encrypted channels, potentially making detection by standard network monitoring tools more difficult unless deep packet inspection or behavioral analysis is employed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, classified under CVSS version 3.1 with a base score of 7.2, indicating a High severity level. 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 accessibility and Low complexity, requiring no user interaction but demanding high privilege levels initially. Crucially, the scope is Unchanged, meaning the impact remains within the Oracle Mobile Field Service application itself rather than escalating to the underlying operating system or database directly through this specific vector. However, the impacts on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are all rated as High. This triad of severe impacts implies that a successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of the Oracle Mobile Field Service environment. Attackers could potentially exfiltrate sensitive field service data, modify critical configuration settings or business logic, and disrupt operational workflows by rendering the application unavailable to legitimate users.
In terms of industry standard classifications, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management, as it involves an abuse of existing high-level privileges to perform unauthorized actions. It may also relate to CWE-862 Missing Authorization if the flaw allows a privileged user to access resources or functions they should not be able to reach based on role-based policies. From an adversary tactics perspective, this aligns with MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Account Manipulation and Defense Evasion, where attackers might use compromised administrative accounts to maintain persistence or alter security configurations to facilitate further lateral movement within the enterprise network.
Mitigation strategies must focus primarily on patch management and access control hardening. Organizations running affected versions of Oracle Mobile Field Service should immediately apply the latest available patches provided by Oracle that address this specific vulnerability in the Admin UI component. Until patches are applied, it is imperative to enforce strict least-privilege principles for all accounts with administrative access to the system. Multi-factor authentication should be mandated for all high-privileged users accessing the HTTPS interface to reduce the risk of credential theft leading to exploitation. Additionally, network segmentation strategies should ensure that the Admin UI is not exposed directly to untrusted networks and is only accessible from authorized management subnets. Continuous monitoring of administrative login attempts and configuration changes can help detect potential exploitation activities early in the kill chain.