CVE-2026-83150 in Application Testing Suite
Summary
by MITRE • 09/16/2026
Vulnerability in Oracle Application Testing Suite. The supported version that is affected is 13.3.0.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Application Testing Suite executes to compromise Oracle Application Testing Suite. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Application Testing Suite. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/16/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within Oracle Application Testing Suite version 13.3.0.1, representing a significant security risk for organizations relying on this platform for application performance and functional testing operations. The core technical flaw is characterized by an access control weakness that permits unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system under specific conditions. While the attacker does not require valid credentials to initiate the exploitation process, they must possess network-level or local access privileges to reach the infrastructure hosting the Oracle Application Testing Suite. This requirement places the attack vector at a Local level in terms of initial proximity but highlights a critical failure in isolating untrusted inputs from privileged execution contexts within the suite's operational environment.
The exploitability profile is notably complex, classified as difficult due to high complexity requirements and the necessity for human interaction. Specifically, successful exploitation demands that a user other than the attacker performs an action that triggers the vulnerable code path. This social engineering component suggests that the vulnerability likely involves a mechanism where legitimate users are induced to interact with maliciously crafted inputs or configurations within the testing suite interface. The presence of this requirement significantly raises the barrier for automated remote attacks but does not eliminate the threat, particularly in environments where user awareness and security hygiene may be inconsistent.
The operational impact of a successful exploitation is severe, resulting in complete takeover of the Oracle Application Testing Suite instance. This compromise grants the attacker full control over the application's functionality, data, and underlying infrastructure interactions. The CVSS 3.1 base score of seven reflects high impacts across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An adversary who achieves this level of access can exfiltrate sensitive test data, modify testing configurations to introduce malicious logic into software development pipelines, or disrupt critical testing operations, thereby affecting the overall reliability and security posture of the organization's application delivery lifecycle.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management and potentially CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting if the human interaction involves web-based interfaces within the suite. In terms of adversary tactics, it maps to MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Initial Access via Trusted Relationships or User Execution, followed by Lateral Movement or Persistence depending on how the takeover is leveraged post-exploitation. The combination of local access requirements and user interaction creates a unique attack surface that necessitates both technical controls and procedural safeguards.
Mitigation strategies must address both the technical configuration and human factors involved in this vulnerability. Immediate remediation should involve applying any available patches or updates from Oracle that resolve the specific code flaw allowing unauthorized state changes. In the absence of immediate patching, organizations should enforce strict network segmentation to limit access to the infrastructure hosting the suite only to authorized administrative personnel. Additionally, implementing robust input validation and output encoding within custom integrations with the suite can reduce the risk of triggering the vulnerability through crafted inputs. Security awareness training is also critical to ensure that users understand the risks associated with interacting with unverified or suspicious content within testing environments, thereby mitigating the human interaction component required for exploitation.