CVE-2026-60848 in Project Contracts
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Project Contracts product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Project Contracts. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Project Contracts accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Project Contracts accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability exists within Oracle Project Contracts, a component of the Oracle E-Business Suite that manages project contract lifecycle operations including financial tracking, resource allocation, and contractual agreements. The affected versions spanning 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 represent a significant portion of the Oracle E-Business Suite portfolio where this security flaw has been identified. The vulnerability is classified as easily exploitable, indicating that an attacker requires minimal technical expertise or resources to leverage this weakness effectively.
The technical flaw manifests as a privilege escalation issue within the Internal Operations component that governs administrative functions within Project Contracts. This weakness allows an attacker with low privileges and network access through HTTP protocols to bypass normal access controls and gain unauthorized access to sensitive project contract data. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 reflects the high severity of potential impacts, particularly concerning both confidentiality and integrity aspects of the affected system. Attackers can exploit this weakness to create, delete, or modify critical project contract information, potentially altering financial commitments, resource allocations, or contractual obligations that govern business operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise to encompass complete destruction or modification of project contract records that organizations rely upon for financial reporting and compliance purposes. Successful exploitation enables attackers to access all Oracle Project Contracts accessible data, including sensitive financial information, vendor agreements, and resource allocation details that may contain proprietary business strategies or confidential client information. This level of access can result in significant financial losses through fraudulent contract modifications, operational disruption due to deleted project records, or competitive disadvantages from exposure of strategic business information. The vulnerability's network accessibility via HTTP means that attackers can potentially exploit this weakness remotely without requiring physical access to the organization's infrastructure.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to limit access to Project Contracts systems, enhanced authentication mechanisms, and comprehensive monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a significant risk under ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation tactics. Regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other Oracle E-Business Suite components, while patch management processes must be prioritized to address this vulnerability promptly. Additionally, implementing network access controls and restricting HTTP access to authorized personnel only can significantly reduce the attack surface for this particular exploit vector.