CVE-2026-61101 in MES for Process Manufacturing
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing 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 unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability resides within Oracle MES for Process Manufacturing, a component of the broader Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem that specifically targets manufacturing operations. The affected versions span from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, indicating a substantial release range where this security flaw persists. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable suggests that attackers can leverage standard network-based techniques without requiring specialized tools or extensive preparation. The attack vector operates through HTTP protocols, making it particularly dangerous as it can be initiated from any network location without authentication requirements.
The technical nature of this flaw involves an insufficient authorization mechanism that allows unauthenticated access to critical manufacturing data and operations within the Oracle MES environment. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the security architecture where the system fails to properly validate user credentials or session integrity before granting access to sensitive operational functions. The vulnerability's scope extends beyond the immediate component, as indicated by the "scope change" designation in the attack impact assessment, meaning that successful exploitation could potentially affect related Oracle products within the E-Business Suite ecosystem.
From an operational perspective, the requirement for human interaction from a person other than the attacker introduces a social engineering element to the threat model. This suggests that while the technical exploit is straightforward, attackers may need to convince legitimate users to perform actions that trigger the vulnerability, such as clicking malicious links or visiting compromised websites. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 reflects the high severity impact, particularly emphasizing confidentiality and integrity risks where attackers could gain complete access to all accessible data or achieve unauthorized modifications to manufacturing processes and operational records.
The potential consequences for organizations utilizing affected Oracle MES versions are severe and multifaceted. Unauthorized access to critical manufacturing data could lead to intellectual property theft, production disruption, or compromised product quality control systems. The ability to perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions creates additional risks for operational integrity where attackers could manipulate production schedules, alter material specifications, or corrupt manufacturing records that directly impact business operations. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and potentially CWE-310 (Cryptographic Issues) depending on the specific implementation details, while mapping to ATT&CK techniques involving credential access and privilege escalation through network-based attacks.
Organizations should prioritize immediate patch management procedures to address this vulnerability, as the combination of low attack complexity and high impact severity makes it particularly dangerous. Network segmentation strategies should be implemented to limit access to Oracle MES systems, while monitoring for unusual HTTP traffic patterns can help detect exploitation attempts. Additional mitigations include implementing robust user authentication controls, regular security assessments of the E-Business Suite environment, and establishing incident response procedures specifically designed to address manufacturing system compromises. The vulnerability's characteristics also suggest that organizations should review their broader Oracle suite configurations to ensure proper access controls are maintained across interconnected systems, as the scope change indicates potential cascading effects throughout the enterprise application landscape.