CVE-2026-70799 in SDP Number Portability
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle SDP Number Portability 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 SDP Number Portability. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle SDP Number Portability accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 SDP Number Portability, a critical module integrated into Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. This security flaw represents a significant risk to organizations relying on this suite for telecommunications and number porting operations. The core issue stems from insufficient access control mechanisms within the internal operational interfaces of the application. These interfaces, which are intended for administrative or backend processing tasks, fail to properly enforce authentication requirements before executing sensitive functions. Consequently, any entity capable of establishing a network connection via HTTP can interact with these endpoints without providing valid credentials. This lack of mandatory authentication creates an open door for malicious actors who possess basic network connectivity to the affected system infrastructure.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability is classified as an unauthenticated remote code execution or data exposure flaw depending on the specific internal function exploited, though the primary impact described here centers on unauthorized access. The attacker does not need user interaction or complex social engineering tactics; they simply require network-level access to the HTTP service running Oracle SDP Number Portability. The simplicity of exploitation lowers the barrier for entry significantly, allowing even attackers with limited technical sophistication to compromise the system. By leveraging this flaw, an adversary can bypass standard security controls and gain direct access to the underlying data structures managed by the application. This aligns closely with CWE-287, which describes Improper Authentication, as well as CWE-306, Missing Authentication for Critical Function, highlighting a fundamental failure in verifying user identity before granting privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to the high confidentiality implications assigned by CVSS version 3.1, resulting in a base score of 7.5. Successful exploitation enables an unauthenticated attacker to access critical data stored within Oracle SDP Number Portability. This includes sensitive customer information such as phone numbers, account details, and personal identification data associated with number porting requests. In the worst-case scenario, the vulnerability grants complete access to all accessible data within the module, effectively compromising the integrity of the organization's telecommunications records. Such a breach can lead to significant regulatory penalties under frameworks like GDPR or CCPA due to the exposure of personally identifiable information. Furthermore, it undermines trust in the service provider and may facilitate further attacks such as identity theft or fraud by exposing valuable target data for social engineering campaigns.
In terms of threat modeling, this vulnerability maps directly to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1078, Valid Accounts, specifically when considering how attackers might use default or stolen credentials if authentication were partially present, but more accurately it reflects T1190, Exploit Public-Facing Application, as the attack vector is over HTTP. The lack of network-based access control also relates to ATT&CK tactic TA0001, Initial Access, where adversaries leverage public-facing applications to gain a foothold in the environment. Organizations must recognize that internal operations modules are often overlooked in security audits because they are perceived as backend systems, yet their exposure via HTTP makes them prime targets for automated scanning and exploitation tools commonly used by threat actors.
To mitigate this risk, immediate action is required from system administrators and security teams responsible for Oracle E-Business Suite environments. The primary remediation step involves applying the latest available patches or updates provided by Oracle that address this specific vulnerability in Internal Operations. If patching is not immediately feasible due to operational constraints, organizations should implement strict network segmentation strategies. This includes configuring firewalls and access control lists to restrict HTTP traffic to these internal endpoints exclusively from trusted management networks or application servers rather than exposing them broadly across the enterprise perimeter. Additionally, deploying a Web Application Firewall with rules designed to detect anomalous requests to unauthenticated administrative interfaces can provide an additional layer of defense. Regular security assessments should also include validation that all internal APIs and operational modules enforce strict authentication protocols consistent with industry best practices for secure software development lifecycle management.