CVE-2026-47005 in Enterprise Manager Base Platform
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Self Update Framework). Supported versions that are affected are 13.5 and 24.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. 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 • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability resides within the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform's Self Update Framework component, representing a critical security flaw that affects versions 13.5 and 24.1 of the platform. The vulnerability operates as an easily exploitable weakness that can be leveraged by attackers possessing high privileges and network access through HTTPS protocols to completely compromise the target system. The CVSS 3.1 scoring system rates this vulnerability at 7.2 out of 10, indicating a high severity threat with significant impacts across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains. The attack vector is classified as network-based (AV:N) requiring low complexity (AC:L) but demanding high privilege level access (PR:H) from an unauthenticated source that can establish HTTPS connections to the vulnerable platform.
The technical flaw within the Self Update Framework component stems from inadequate input validation and authentication mechanisms that allow malicious actors to manipulate update processes and potentially execute arbitrary code on the target system. This vulnerability represents a classic example of insufficient authorization controls where legitimate administrative functions are exposed to unauthorized manipulation, creating a pathway for privilege escalation attacks. The framework's failure to properly validate update requests and verify the authenticity of update sources enables attackers to inject malicious payloads that can compromise the entire platform. This issue directly aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and CWE-345 (Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity) classifications, which are commonly exploited in enterprise management platforms where administrative functions are exposed to network access.
The operational impact of successfully exploiting this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data compromise, as it allows complete takeover of the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. This level of control enables attackers to manipulate monitoring data, modify system configurations, access sensitive operational information, and potentially use the compromised platform as a staging area for further attacks within the enterprise network. The availability impact is particularly concerning as attackers could potentially disrupt critical monitoring operations that organizations rely upon for system health assessment and incident response activities. Organizations utilizing this platform face significant risk of operational disruption and potential data breaches, especially in environments where Oracle Enterprise Manager serves as a central management point for multiple systems.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including applying the latest security patches from Oracle as soon as they become available, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable platform, and strengthening authentication controls around administrative functions. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by restricting HTTPS access to only trusted network segments and requiring multi-factor authentication for all administrative accounts. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough network monitoring to detect anomalous update activities and establish robust incident response procedures specifically targeting this vulnerability class. Security teams should consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to identify and block malicious update requests targeting the Self Update Framework component. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under privilege escalation and persistence tactics, making it particularly dangerous for attackers seeking long-term access to enterprise environments. Regular security assessments of Oracle Enterprise Manager deployments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components and ensure comprehensive protection against advanced persistent threats that may exploit such weaknesses.