CVE-2026-83232 in Data Integrator
Summary
by MITRE • 09/16/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Data Integrator product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Console / Repository Explorer). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Data Integrator. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Data Integrator. 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 • 09/16/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Console component of Oracle Data Integrator, specifically affecting the Repository Explorer feature in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 of the Oracle Fusion Middleware suite. This security flaw represents a critical failure in access control mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit the system over standard HTTP network connections. The absence of required authentication checks for specific administrative or sensitive operations within the Repository Explorer interface creates an open door for malicious actors who have network-level connectivity to the affected service.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability is classified under CWE-287, which denotes Improper Authentication. The flaw allows any remote user with access to the HTTP port of the Oracle Data Integrator server to bypass security controls and execute commands or manipulate data without providing valid credentials. This lack of authentication enforcement means that sensitive administrative functions are exposed to the public internet or internal networks where unauthorized users can reach the service, fundamentally breaking the trust model required for enterprise middleware applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, as indicated by a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8, which signifies critical severity. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) confirms that the attack requires no user interaction, has low complexity, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a high degree. Successful exploitation enables an attacker to take complete control of the Oracle Data Integrator instance. This takeover can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within the repository, modification or deletion of critical ETL jobs and configurations, and potentially using the compromised system as a pivot point for further attacks against other systems in the network infrastructure.
In terms of threat modeling, this vulnerability aligns with MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Initial Access via web applications and Privilege Escalation through improper authentication checks. Attackers can leverage this flaw to establish persistence within the middleware environment or exfiltrate valuable business intelligence data processed by Oracle Data Integrator. The high availability impact also suggests that an attacker could disrupt ongoing data integration processes, causing significant operational downtime for organizations relying on these workflows.
To mitigate this risk, immediate action is required to apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions of Fusion Middleware and Oracle Data Integrator. Organizations should verify their deployment configurations to ensure that the Console component is not exposed directly to untrusted networks without additional protective layers such as Web Application Firewalls or strict network segmentation policies. Until patching is complete, restricting HTTP access to only trusted IP addresses via firewall rules can reduce the attack surface significantly. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar authentication bypass flaws in other components of the middleware stack.