CVE-2026-70715 in Autonomous Health Framework
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in Oracle Autonomous Health Framework (component: Trace File Analyzer). Supported versions that are affected are 26-26.1.0, 26.2.0, 26.3.1, 26.5.0 and 26.5.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with access to the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the Oracle Autonomous Health Framework executes to compromise Oracle Autonomous Health Framework. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Autonomous Health Framework. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The Oracle Autonomous Health Framework contains a critical security vulnerability within its Trace File Analyzer component that allows for the complete compromise of the system by an unauthenticated attacker. This flaw affects specific versions including 26-26.1.0, 26.2.0, 26.3.1, 26.5.0, and 26.5.2. The vulnerability is characterized by its ease of exploitation and the lack of required authentication credentials for an attacker to initiate a successful attack vector. This indicates that the underlying code or configuration does not properly validate input or enforce access controls before processing requests sent to the Trace File Analyzer service.
The primary technical flaw lies in the insufficient validation mechanisms within the Trace File Analyzer, which is designed to parse and analyze trace files generated by Oracle databases for diagnostic purposes. Because this component processes external data inputs without adequate sanitization or authentication checks, it becomes susceptible to remote code execution or arbitrary command injection attacks when exposed to network traffic. The vulnerability specifically targets the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the framework executes. This means that any device on the same local area network or broadcast domain as the server hosting Oracle Autonomous Health Framework can attempt to exploit this weakness without needing prior credentials, provided they have layer 2 connectivity to the target host.
The operational impact of a successful exploitation is severe, resulting in full takeover of the Oracle Autonomous Health Framework. An attacker gaining control over this component effectively gains administrative-level access to the underlying operating system and potentially the database infrastructure managed by the framework. This aligns with high-severity ratings such as CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8, reflecting significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The ability to take over the service allows an attacker to exfiltrate sensitive data, modify critical system configurations, install persistent backdoors, or disrupt database operations by stopping essential health monitoring services. This level of access can serve as a pivot point for further lateral movement within the enterprise network.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability is consistent with CWE-20 Improper Input Validation and potentially CWE-78 OS Command Injection if arbitrary commands are executed through the trace file processing mechanism. In terms of adversary tactics, it maps to MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Initial Access via Network Service Exposure and Privilege Escalation due to the unauthenticated nature of the exploit leading to system takeover. The attack vector is classified as Adjacent (AV:A) in CVSS terminology because exploitation requires access to the physical communication segment rather than remote internet connectivity, though this still represents a significant risk for internal networks that are not strictly segmented or firewalled at layer 2.
Mitigation strategies must focus on immediate isolation and patching. Organizations running affected versions should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle as soon as possible to close the input validation gap in the Trace File Analyzer. In environments where patching cannot be implemented immediately, network segmentation is critical. Administrators should restrict layer 2 access to the servers hosting Oracle Autonomous Health Framework using VLANs or physical separation to ensure that only trusted management stations can communicate with the service. Additionally, deploying intrusion detection systems configured to monitor for anomalous traffic patterns targeting database diagnostic ports can help detect exploitation attempts in real time. Regular auditing of network access control lists and enforcing strict firewall rules at layer 3 are also essential steps to reduce the attack surface associated with this vulnerability.