CVE-2026-71044 in Agile PLM
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Agile PLM product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Export). 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 Export component of Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management version 9.3.6, a critical enterprise software suite used for managing product data across supply chains and engineering teams. This specific flaw represents a significant security risk due to its high severity rating and broad impact potential. The vulnerability is classified under Common Weakness Enumeration as CWE-20 Improper Input Validation or potentially CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting depending on the exact mechanism of exploitation, though the primary characteristic here is the lack of sufficient sanitization when processing user-supplied data within the export functionality. This allows an attacker to inject malicious payloads that are executed by the application server or interpreted by client systems interacting with the exported content.
From a technical perspective, the flaw enables low-privileged attackers who possess valid network access via HTTP to compromise the integrity of the Oracle Agile PLM environment. The attack vector is remote and requires no user interaction, meaning an attacker does not need to trick a victim into clicking a link or performing any specific action beyond establishing a connection to the vulnerable service. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter if the export feature allows for arbitrary command execution through crafted input, or T1189 Drive-by Client if it leads to client-side code injection. The absence of authentication requirements for certain aspects of this vulnerability means that even users with minimal privileges can trigger the exploit, bypassing traditional perimeter defenses that rely on identity verification as a primary control mechanism.
The operational impact of successfully exploiting this vulnerability is severe, resulting in a complete takeover of the Oracle Agile PLM instance. With a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8, the vulnerability affects all three pillars of the CIA triad: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker gaining control over the application can exfiltrate sensitive intellectual property stored within the lifecycle management system, including design specifications, supplier contracts, and manufacturing processes. Furthermore, they can modify critical data to disrupt supply chain operations or inject false information that leads to costly production errors. The ability to achieve full administrative access also allows for persistent backdoors, lateral movement into connected systems such as ERP databases, and potential ransomware deployment across the enterprise network.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate patching of Oracle Agile PLM to version 9.3.6 or later where this specific flaw has been addressed by Oracle. In environments where patching is not immediately feasible, organizations should implement strict input validation rules on any proxy servers or web application firewalls positioned in front of the export service. Network segmentation should be enforced to restrict HTTP access to the PLM server only from authorized IP ranges and administrative workstations. Additionally, enabling multi-factor authentication for all user accounts reduces the risk associated with low-privileged account compromise. Continuous monitoring of system logs for anomalous requests targeting the Export component is essential for early detection of exploitation attempts before significant damage occurs.