CVE-2026-70803 in General Ledger
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle General Ledger 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 General Ledger. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle General Ledger accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle General Ledger accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle General Ledger. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Internal Operations component of Oracle General Ledger, a critical module in the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This flaw affects supported software versions ranging from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The nature of this security weakness permits an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP to successfully compromise the integrity and availability of the General Ledger system. Such a scenario typically arises when application logic fails to properly validate user inputs or enforce adequate authorization checks before processing requests, allowing malicious actors to manipulate backend operations that should be restricted to higher-privileged administrators or specific functional roles.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-269, which describes Improper Privilege Management, and potentially CWE-862, Missing Authorization, as it allows low-privilege users to perform actions beyond their intended scope. The attack vector is classified under the Network category in MITRE ATT&CK, specifically leveraging HTTP-based interactions that do not require user interaction or complex social engineering tactics. Because the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over a network with minimal privilege requirements and no need for user interface manipulation, it presents a significant risk to organizations relying on these versions of Oracle E-Business Suite for financial reporting and transaction processing.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, as evidenced by its CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.6, indicating High severity. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L) reveals that while confidentiality impacts are limited to low levels, integrity and availability suffer high-level consequences. Successful exploitation enables unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical financial data within the General Ledger. This directly threatens the accuracy and reliability of financial records, which can lead to significant regulatory compliance issues, audit failures, and potential legal liabilities for affected organizations. Furthermore, the ability to cause a partial denial of service disrupts business continuity by rendering parts of the system inaccessible to legitimate users during critical reporting periods or month-end closings.
To mitigate this risk, immediate patching is required. Organizations running Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 must apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the General Ledger component. Until patches are applied, administrators should implement strict network segmentation to limit HTTP access to the application server from untrusted networks and enforce robust identity and access management policies. This includes ensuring that all user accounts have only the minimum necessary privileges required for their job functions, thereby reducing the attack surface available to low-privileged attackers who might attempt to exploit this flaw. Continuous monitoring of system logs for anomalous activities related to data modification or service disruption is also recommended to detect potential exploitation attempts early.