CVE-2026-70720 in Production Scheduling
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Production Scheduling 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 Production Scheduling. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Production Scheduling accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Internal Operations component of Oracle Production Scheduling, a critical module in the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem designed to manage manufacturing and production workflows. This security flaw affects supported software versions ranging from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The nature of this defect allows for exploitation by an attacker who possesses only low-level privileges within the application, yet maintains network access via the HTTP protocol. Unlike vulnerabilities that require complex interaction or user deception, this flaw is easily exploitable without any need for user interface manipulation, meaning a remote attacker can trigger the exploit directly through automated requests sent over the network.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability stems from an insufficient authorization check within the internal operations logic of the Production Scheduling module. The system fails to properly verify whether the authenticated low-privileged user has the necessary permissions to access specific sensitive data structures or execute restricted administrative functions. This misalignment between the user's assigned role and the actual enforcement mechanisms allows the attacker to bypass intended security controls. By crafting specific HTTP requests that target these internal endpoints, an unprivileged actor can traverse authorization boundaries that should remain impermeable, effectively elevating their capabilities beyond what was originally granted by the system administrator.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant due to its direct effect on data confidentiality. Successful exploitation enables unauthorized access to critical business data managed within the production scheduling environment. This includes sensitive information such as manufacturing schedules, supply chain details, inventory levels, and potentially proprietary process configurations. In severe cases where the internal operations handle broader system states or linked modules, an attacker could achieve complete access to all Oracle Production Scheduling accessible data. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity rating driven primarily by high confidentiality impacts, indicating that while integrity and availability may remain intact in some scenarios, the exposure of confidential information poses a substantial risk to organizational security posture and regulatory compliance.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which describes Improper Access Control, specifically highlighting failures in authorization logic where users can access resources or perform actions outside their intended permissions. Furthermore, from an offensive cybersecurity framework perspective, this behavior corresponds to the ATT&CK technique T1078, Valid Accounts, as it leverages legitimate but low-privileged credentials to gain unauthorized access. It also relates to T1530, Data from Cloud Storage Object or Database, depending on how the internal operations interface with underlying data stores. The attack vector is classified as Network (AV:N) with Low Complexity (AC:L), requiring no user interaction (UI:N) and maintaining unchanged scope (S:U).
To mitigate this risk, organizations running affected versions of Oracle E-Business Suite must apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the Internal Operations component. It is imperative to verify that all systems within the 12.2.3 to 12.2.15 range are updated to a version where this authorization flaw has been remediated. In addition to patching, administrators should review and enforce strict least-privilege principles across user accounts, ensuring that low-level users do not possess unnecessary network access paths to internal operational endpoints. Implementing web application firewalls with rules specifically targeting suspicious HTTP requests directed at production scheduling internals can provide an additional layer of defense by blocking exploitation attempts before they reach the vulnerable code path. Regular auditing of authentication logs and privilege escalation events will also aid in detecting any potential unauthorized access activities resulting from this vulnerability.