CVE-2026-101767 in Application Object Library
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Application Object Library. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/21/2026
The Oracle Application Object Library within the Oracle E-Business Suite environment presents a critical security risk due to an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. This flaw resides in the core components of the application layer, specifically targeting the HTTP interface which serves as the primary entry point for user interactions and system administration tasks. The severity of this issue is underscored by a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating that it allows an attacker to achieve complete compromise of the affected component with minimal effort. Because the vulnerability requires no authentication and can be exploited over standard network connections via HTTP, it represents a high-severity threat capable of impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability simultaneously.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability aligns closely with CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code or Script, commonly known as code injection, or potentially CWE-78 OS Command Injection depending on the specific implementation details within the Application Object Library's request handling mechanisms. The absence of proper input validation and sanitization allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious commands or scripts that are executed with the privileges of the application server process. This lack of access control is further categorized under MITRE ATT&CK technique T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application, as it leverages a publicly accessible service to gain initial foothold within the enterprise network infrastructure. The ease of exploitation means that automated scanning tools and opportunistic attackers can rapidly identify and exploit this weakness without needing valid credentials or complex social engineering tactics.
The operational impact of successfully exploiting this vulnerability is severe, resulting in full takeover of the Oracle Application Object Library. This compromise grants the attacker extensive capabilities to manipulate application data, exfiltrate sensitive business information stored within the E-Business Suite database, and potentially pivot further into other parts of the IT infrastructure. Since the Application Object Library handles core functionalities such as user authentication, session management, and request routing, its compromise can lead to widespread system instability and unauthorized access to critical enterprise resources. The high availability impact suggests that attackers may also deploy denial-of-service payloads or corrupt application states, disrupting business operations for organizations relying on Oracle E-Business Suite for their daily transactions.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate remediation through patching. Organizations running affected versions should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle to close this specific vulnerability in the Application Object Library. In cases where immediate patching is not feasible due to operational constraints, network-level controls such as Web Application Firewalls can be configured to detect and block malicious payloads associated with code injection or command execution attempts targeting HTTP endpoints. Additionally, restricting access to the E-Business Suite interface by limiting IP ranges and enforcing strict authentication protocols at the network perimeter can reduce the attack surface. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar misconfigurations in other components of the suite, ensuring a comprehensive defense-in-depth approach against unauthenticated remote exploitation attempts.