CVE-2026-83115 in Applications Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 09/16/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Manager product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Command Line - RapidClone). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Applications Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/16/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Command Line - RapidClone component of Oracle Applications Manager, a critical utility used for cloning and migrating Oracle E-Business Suite environments across different systems. This specific flaw affects supported versions ranging from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, representing a significant portion of active deployments in enterprise environments that rely on these tools for infrastructure management and disaster recovery procedures. The presence of this vulnerability introduces a severe risk to the integrity and confidentiality of the application suite by allowing attackers to bypass standard authentication mechanisms when interacting with the RapidClone interface over HTTP protocols.
From a technical perspective, the core issue is an unauthenticated access flaw that permits remote exploitation without requiring valid credentials or user interaction. An attacker positioned on the network can leverage this weakness to execute commands or retrieve sensitive information directly through the web-based management interface of Oracle Applications Manager. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-287, which describes Improper Authentication, as well as CWE-352 for Cross-Site Request Forgery if applicable in specific execution contexts, though the primary vector here is direct unauthenticated access via HTTP. This lack of proper identity verification allows malicious actors to interact with administrative functions that should be restricted to authorized personnel only.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial, as indicated by a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5, which categorizes the severity as High. The primary consequence lies in the complete compromise of confidentiality for data accessible through Oracle Applications Manager. Successful exploitation enables an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to critical business data stored within the E-Business Suite environment. This could include financial records, customer information, intellectual property, and other sensitive enterprise assets that are managed or exposed via this administrative interface. The attack vector is classified as Network (AV:N) with Low Complexity (AC:L), meaning it can be exploited remotely by a network-based attacker without requiring complex setup or user interaction, making it highly feasible for automated scanning tools to detect and exploit in vulnerable environments.
In terms of threat modeling, this vulnerability maps directly to the MITRE ATT&CK technique T1078, specifically Valid Accounts if credentials were somehow obtained previously, but more accurately reflects initial access vectors where unauthenticated services are exploited to gain a foothold within the network perimeter. It also relates to data exfiltration techniques as the attacker can retrieve sensitive information without triggering typical authentication-based alerts. The simplicity of the attack vector combined with the high value of the targeted system makes this a priority for remediation, particularly in environments where Oracle Applications Manager is exposed to untrusted networks or lacks sufficient network segmentation controls.
To mitigate this risk, organizations must ensure that all instances of Oracle E-Business Suite running versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 are updated with the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the Command Line - RapidClone component. It is imperative to apply these updates as soon as they become available in the respective patch sets or critical patch update releases. Additionally, immediate defensive measures should include restricting network access to the Oracle Applications Manager interface so that it is only accessible from trusted internal IP addresses and management networks. Implementing strict firewall rules to block external HTTP traffic to this specific port and service can significantly reduce the attack surface until patches are applied. Furthermore, enabling HTTPS instead of HTTP for all administrative interfaces ensures encryption in transit and adds a layer of security against network-based eavesdropping or man-in-the-middle attacks that could complement this authentication bypass flaw. Regular vulnerability scanning should be conducted to verify that no unpatched instances remain exposed on the network perimeter.