CVE-2026-71040 in Agile PLM
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Agile PLM product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 9.3.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 Security component of Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management version 9.3.6, representing a critical security flaw that fundamentally undermines the integrity and availability of the enterprise software environment. This specific weakness is characterized by its high severity rating, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating an extremely dangerous situation where confidentiality, integrity, and availability are all severely impacted. The vulnerability allows for remote code execution or complete system compromise without requiring any form of user authentication, which significantly lowers the barrier to entry for malicious actors seeking to exploit this weakness.
From a technical perspective, the flaw enables unauthenticated attackers who possess network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized control over the Oracle Agile PLM application server. This lack of proper input validation or authentication checks at the protocol level allows an attacker to bypass standard security controls and execute arbitrary commands within the context of the vulnerable service. The ability to operate without prior credentials means that any entity capable of reaching the network segment hosting the affected system can attempt exploitation, making this a high-risk vector for widespread compromise across organizational networks.
The operational impact of successfully exploiting this vulnerability is severe, resulting in the complete takeover of Oracle Agile PLM by an attacker. This level of access grants the adversary full administrative privileges over the application, allowing them to manipulate product data, alter configurations, exfiltrate sensitive intellectual property, or deploy additional malware such as ransomware or backdoors for persistent access. Given that Product Lifecycle Management systems often contain critical design specifications and supply chain data, a compromise can lead to significant financial loss, reputational damage, and disruption of manufacturing operations. The high availability impact also suggests the potential for denial-of-service conditions, further disrupting business continuity.
In terms of industry standard classifications, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 Improper Authentication, as it allows unauthenticated access to critical functions, and potentially CWE-94 Cross Site Scripting or other injection flaws depending on the specific code path exploited, though the primary issue is the lack of authentication enforcement. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability facilitates Initial Access through network-based exploitation techniques such as T1133 External Remote Services, allowing attackers to establish a foothold within the enterprise perimeter without detection by traditional credential-based security controls. The subsequent ability to take over the system implies potential for Privilege Escalation and Lateral Movement if not contained immediately.
To mitigate this risk, organizations running Oracle Agile PLM version 9.3.6 must apply the latest available patches or updates provided by Oracle that address this specific security flaw. It is imperative to verify patch compatibility with existing integrations before deployment. In environments where immediate patching is not feasible due to operational constraints, network-level controls should be implemented to restrict HTTP access to the vulnerable component exclusively from trusted IP addresses and internal subnets. Additionally, deploying a Web Application Firewall can help filter malicious requests that attempt to exploit this vulnerability by blocking unauthenticated traffic targeting sensitive endpoints. Regular security audits and penetration testing are recommended to ensure no other similar authentication bypasses exist within the application architecture.