CVE-2026-62615 in Reports Developer
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Reports Developer product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Security and Authentication). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.19.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Reports Developer. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Reports Developer, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Reports Developer. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Oracle Reports Developer component of the Oracle Fusion Middleware suite, specifically affecting version 12.2.1.19.0 and potentially other supported releases. This security flaw is categorized under Security and Authentication mechanisms, indicating a failure in how the application validates or processes user credentials and session states during HTTP-based interactions. The core technical issue involves a logic error that allows an attacker to bypass intended authentication controls or manipulate session data through crafted network requests. Although the vulnerability requires low-privileged access on the target system to initiate, it does not require any user interaction such as clicking malicious links, making it remotely exploitable via standard HTTP protocols without social engineering prerequisites.
From a technical perspective, this flaw represents a significant breakdown in the principle of least privilege and proper session management. The attacker can leverage network-accessible endpoints to execute unauthorized actions that are typically reserved for higher-privileged users or administrators. This capability stems from insufficient validation of input parameters related to authentication tokens or role assignments within the HTTP request stream. By exploiting this weakness, an adversary can escalate their privileges effectively gaining control over the Oracle Reports Developer environment. The complexity of exploitation is rated as high due to specific conditions required in the network path and potential need for precise timing or payload construction, yet it remains feasible for determined attackers with basic networking knowledge.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, characterized by a complete compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A successful exploitation leads to full takeover of Oracle Reports Developer, allowing the attacker to read sensitive reports, modify report definitions, or disrupt service operations. Furthermore, because Oracle Fusion Middleware components are often interconnected within enterprise architectures, this vulnerability can trigger a scope change where attacks on one component significantly impact additional products in the ecosystem. This lateral movement potential means that compromising Oracle Reports Developer could serve as an entry point for broader network infiltration, affecting downstream data processing systems and integrated business intelligence tools.
In terms of industry standard classifications, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 Improper Authentication or CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function depending on the specific code path exploited. It also maps to MITRE ATT&CK techniques such as T1078 Valid Accounts if the attacker uses stolen credentials, or T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application when leveraging the HTTP interface directly. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5 reflects these high impacts across all three security pillars. Attackers with network access and low privileges can achieve significant damage without needing user interaction, which elevates the risk profile considerably for organizations relying on this middleware for critical reporting functions.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate patching to the latest available version provided by Oracle that addresses this specific flaw in the Security and Authentication module. Organizations should also implement network-level controls such as Web Application Firewalls configured with rulesets specifically designed to detect anomalous HTTP requests targeting authentication endpoints. Restricting direct internet access to Oracle Fusion Middleware components through strict firewall policies is essential, ensuring only authorized IP ranges can communicate with these services. Additionally, enforcing multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts and regularly auditing user permissions can reduce the attack surface even if a vulnerability like this were present. Continuous monitoring of HTTP logs for unusual patterns related to session manipulation or privilege escalation attempts will aid in early detection and response.