CVE-2026-71039 in Agile PLM
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Agile PLM product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Application Server). The supported version that is affected is 9.3.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Agile PLM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Agile PLM. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Application Server component of Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management version 9.3.6, a critical enterprise solution used for managing product data and supply chain processes. This flaw represents a significant security risk due to its high exploitability and severe impact on system integrity. The vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges who has network access via HTTP to compromise the underlying Oracle Agile PLM infrastructure. Unlike vulnerabilities that require complex interaction or user deception, this issue is easily exploitable without any need for user interface involvement, meaning a remote attacker can trigger the flaw directly through automated requests over standard web protocols.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability enables an unauthorized actor to escalate their privileges and ultimately take full control of the Oracle Agile PLM application server. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 indicates a High severity level, driven by high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) confirms that the attack vector is network-based with low complexity requirements. Crucially, it requires only low-privileged access to initiate, which significantly broadens the pool of potential attackers compared to vulnerabilities requiring administrative rights. The scope remains unchanged (S:U), meaning the impact is confined to the vulnerable component but results in complete compromise of that system's data and functionality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe for organizations relying on Oracle Agile PLM for critical business operations. Successful exploitation leads to a total takeover of the application server, granting the attacker unrestricted access to sensitive product lifecycle data, supply chain configurations, and proprietary intellectual property stored within the system. This aligns with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management or potentially CWE-78 OS Command Injection depending on the specific code path exploited, as taking over an application server typically involves executing arbitrary commands or manipulating session states to bypass authentication controls. The ability to compromise confidentiality means trade secrets and customer data could be exfiltrated. Integrity impacts imply that attackers can modify product specifications, bills of materials, or workflow rules, potentially leading to manufacturing errors or supply chain disruptions. Availability impacts suggest the attacker could disrupt service by crashing services or deploying ransomware on the compromised server.
In terms of threat modeling, this vulnerability maps closely to MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Initial Access and Privilege Escalation. Specifically, it relates to T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter if the takeover involves executing system commands, or T1078 Valid Accounts if low-privileged credentials are leveraged for initial entry before escalation. Attackers would likely use automated scanning tools to identify vulnerable instances over HTTP ports, exploiting the lack of sufficient input validation or authentication checks in the Application Server component. The ease of exploitation means that opportunistic attackers and advanced persistent threats alike could leverage this flaw as a foothold within an enterprise network, potentially using it for lateral movement if the application server is integrated with other internal systems via shared credentials or trust relationships.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate patching to the latest supported version provided by Oracle, which addresses the underlying code flaws allowing unauthorized access and privilege escalation. Until patches are applied, organizations should implement strict network segmentation to restrict HTTP access to the Application Server component only from trusted management networks rather than exposing it broadly across corporate or public networks. Web Application Firewalls can be configured with specific rulesets to detect and block exploit attempts targeting this vulnerability by analyzing request patterns for known attack signatures associated with Oracle Agile PLM exploitation. Additionally, enforcing multi-factor authentication for all user accounts, even low-privileged ones, adds a layer of defense against credential-based attacks that might precede the exploitation of this flaw. Regular security audits and penetration testing focused on web application components are essential to identify similar misconfigurations or unpatched vulnerabilities in related systems within the supply chain management ecosystem.