CVE-2026-83182 in Siebel CRM Development
Summary
by MITRE • 09/16/2026
Vulnerability in the Siebel CRM Development product of Oracle Siebel CRM (component: Configuration Tools). Supported versions that are affected are 17.0-26.7. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via SQL to compromise Siebel CRM Development. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Siebel CRM Development. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/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 the Configuration Tools component of Oracle Siebel CRM Development, specifically affecting versions ranging from 17.0 through 26.7. This security flaw represents a significant risk to organizations relying on this enterprise customer relationship management platform for their operational workflows and data management processes. The core nature of the issue is classified as an injection vulnerability, where improper validation or sanitization of user-supplied input allows malicious actors to inject unintended SQL commands into backend database queries executed by the application. This type of flaw typically stems from a failure to properly separate code from data during the processing of configuration parameters or administrative inputs within the development environment tools.
Exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker with low privileges who has network access to the Siebel CRM Development interface. While the attack vector is classified as difficult due to high complexity requirements, it does not require user interaction and can be executed remotely over a network connection. The presence of SQL injection capabilities in administrative or development tools is particularly dangerous because these interfaces often possess elevated permissions relative to standard end-user accounts. An attacker leveraging this flaw can manipulate database queries to extract sensitive information, modify existing data structures, or execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system hosting the Siebel CRM instance.
The operational impact of a successful exploitation is severe, resulting in a complete takeover of the Siebel CRM Development environment. This aligns with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5, indicating high severity across all three pillars of the security triad: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The specific vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) confirms that network access is sufficient to trigger the flaw without user interaction, yet it demands a low privilege level initially. Once exploited, an attacker can achieve full control over the application layer and potentially pivot to compromise the underlying operating system or database server, leading to unauthorized disclosure of proprietary business data, alteration of critical configuration settings, and disruption of service availability for all users dependent on the CRM platform.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89, which describes Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, commonly known as SQL Injection. The attack methodology corresponds to MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Input Validation and potentially Data Exfiltration via Database Query if sensitive data is retrieved. To mitigate this risk, organizations must ensure that all Oracle Siebel CRM Development instances are updated to the latest available patch level provided by Oracle Security Advisories. Additionally, implementing strict input validation on all configuration tool inputs, employing parameterized queries in any custom development extensions, and enforcing network segmentation to restrict access to administrative interfaces can significantly reduce the attack surface. Regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on injection flaws are recommended to identify similar weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors seeking to compromise enterprise CRM infrastructure.