CVE-2026-70808 in Scripting
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Scripting 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 Scripting. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Scripting accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Scripting accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Oracle Scripting component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting internal operations across supported versions ranging from 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. This security flaw represents a significant risk to organizations relying on this enterprise resource planning platform for critical business processes. The core issue stems from an insufficient validation or access control mechanism within the scripting engine that handles user requests processed via HTTP. Because the vulnerability is easily exploitable and requires only low-privileged credentials, it lowers the barrier for entry significantly compared to high-severity vulnerabilities requiring administrative rights. An attacker with a valid but limited user account can leverage this flaw to bypass intended security boundaries, effectively escalating their privileges within the application context without needing additional social engineering or complex exploitation techniques.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability allows an attacker who has network access via HTTP and possesses low-level authenticated credentials to compromise the integrity and confidentiality of data managed by Oracle Scripting. The attack vector is remote over the network with no requirement for user interaction, which classifies it as particularly dangerous in automated scanning or persistent threat scenarios. Once exploited, the immediate operational impact includes unauthorized read access to critical business data that should be restricted based on role-based permissions. Furthermore, the flaw permits unauthorized modifications such as updates, inserts, and deletes against accessible datasets. This dual impact on both confidentiality and integrity means that sensitive financial records, customer information, or inventory levels can not only be stolen but also altered maliciously, potentially leading to severe operational disruptions, financial loss, or regulatory non-compliance depending on the nature of the data involved.
In terms of industry standard classifications, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management and CWE-862 Missing Authorization, as it allows a lower privileged user to perform actions reserved for higher privileges or restricted contexts. The ability to read critical data corresponds to CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, while the capability to modify data maps directly to CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command and CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code, depending on the specific implementation details of how the scripting engine processes inputs. From a tactical standpoint within the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability facilitates Initial Access through valid accounts (T1078) and potentially Privilege Escalation if the script execution context allows for broader system interactions. The persistence aspect is also relevant as attackers could inject malicious scripts to maintain access or exfiltrate data over time without detection by standard monitoring tools that do not inspect internal API calls deeply enough.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate patching of Oracle E-Business Suite to the latest available release where this flaw has been addressed, ensuring all components including Internal Operations are updated. In environments where patching is delayed due to maintenance windows or compatibility concerns, network segmentation should be enforced to restrict HTTP access to the affected services strictly from trusted subnets and application firewalls that can inspect payload content for anomalous scripting patterns. Additionally, implementing strict input validation at the web tier before requests reach the Oracle Scripting engine can help mitigate exploitation attempts. Security teams should also enhance monitoring by logging all script execution events and data modification activities associated with low-privileged accounts to detect any unauthorized access or changes indicative of an active exploit attempt. Regular audits of user permissions are essential to ensure that the principle of least privilege is strictly enforced, minimizing the potential impact if a low-level account credentials are compromised through other vectors such as phishing or credential stuffing attacks.