CVE-2026-61261 in Knowledge Management
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge Management product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: User Interface). 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 Knowledge Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Knowledge Management accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Knowledge Management accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability resides within Oracle Knowledge Management, a component of the Oracle E-Business Suite that operates under version ranges 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw represents a security weakness in the User Interface component that can be exploited by attackers with minimal privileges and network connectivity through HTTP protocols. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack vector requires little sophistication or specialized tools, making it particularly concerning for organizations running these legacy versions of Oracle E-Business Suite.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls within the user interface layer of Oracle Knowledge Management. Attackers with low privileges can leverage HTTP connections to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data processing capabilities. This flaw specifically enables unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations against certain data accessible through the knowledge management system, while also permitting read access to portions of the system's data that should remain protected. The vulnerability does not appear to grant full system compromise but rather targeted access to specific data elements within the knowledge management framework.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks for organizations utilizing Oracle E-Business Suite in production environments. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 reflects moderate severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts rated as low, though these ratings should not diminish the potential damage to business operations. Successful exploitation could result in data corruption through unauthorized modifications, loss of sensitive information through unauthorized reads, or manipulation of knowledge base content that might affect business processes relying on accurate information. The fact that this affects versions 12.2.3-12.2.15 indicates a prolonged period of exposure across multiple releases.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation efforts by applying Oracle's security patches and updates specific to this vulnerability. The recommended mitigations include implementing network segmentation to limit access to the affected system, enforcing strict authentication controls for HTTP endpoints, and monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities related to Oracle Knowledge Management. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough assessments of their knowledge management data access controls and implement least privilege principles for user accounts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and may be categorized under ATT&CK techniques related to privilege escalation and credential access through web application vulnerabilities.
The attack surface for this vulnerability extends beyond simple network-based exploitation, as the HTTP access point creates opportunities for both internal and external attackers to leverage the flaw. Organizations should consider implementing Web Application Firewalls specifically configured to detect and block malicious requests targeting Oracle Knowledge Management interfaces. Regular security audits of user permissions and access logs should be conducted to identify any unauthorized activities related to the knowledge management system. Given the CVSS vector showing low attack complexity and lack of user interaction requirements, this vulnerability represents a high-priority target for exploitation attempts within threat actor communities focused on enterprise application attacks.