CVE-2026-83328 in Applications Framework
Summary
by MITRE • 09/16/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Framework product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Personalization). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Framework. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications Framework. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Personalization component of Oracle Applications Framework in Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting versions ranging from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. This security flaw is classified under CWE-94 as Improper Control of Generation of Code or Script, commonly known as code injection. The core technical issue stems from insufficient validation and sanitization of user-supplied input within the personalization features of the framework. When an attacker provides maliciously crafted data through HTTP requests, the application processes this input without adequate checks for dangerous characters or commands. This allows the execution of arbitrary server-side scripts or commands under the context of the vulnerable application process. The vulnerability is particularly severe because it does not require user interaction to exploit, as indicated by a User Interaction score of None in the CVSS vector, allowing automated exploitation tools to target the flaw directly over the network.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses a critical risk to enterprise environments running affected versions of Oracle E-Business Suite. The attack complexity is rated as Low, meaning that specialized conditions or difficult-to-execute techniques are not required for successful exploitation. However, it does require High Privileges on the target system prior to the attack, implying that an attacker must already have authenticated access with elevated permissions within the application suite. Once exploited, the impact is comprehensive across all three pillars of information security: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. A successful exploit results in a complete takeover of Oracle Applications Framework, granting the attacker full control over the underlying server processes. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive business data, modification or deletion of critical records, and disruption of service availability for end-users relying on the E-Business Suite applications.
The CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 reflects a High severity rating due to the combination of network accessibility, low attack complexity, and high impact potential despite the requirement for prior authentication. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) explicitly details these attributes, highlighting that while the attacker needs initial access, the ease of exploitation and total compromise capability elevate the threat level significantly. In terms of adversary behavior mapping to MITRE ATT&CK, this vulnerability aligns with techniques such as T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter for executing arbitrary code and potentially T1078 Valid Accounts if the high privilege requirement is met through compromised credentials or misconfigured access controls. The lack of user interaction further facilitates automated lateral movement and persistence within the network environment once initial foothold is established via this framework flaw.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate patching to address the root cause in the Personalization component. Organizations should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for their specific version of E-Business Suite, ensuring that all systems are updated beyond 12.2.3 or patched if they remain on earlier supported versions within the affected range. In addition to software updates, implementing strict input validation and output encoding practices at the application development level is essential to prevent code injection vulnerabilities in custom personalizations or extensions. Network-level controls should also be reviewed; since HTTP access is the attack vector, restricting direct internet-facing exposure of Oracle E-Business Suite instances through firewalls and web application firewalls can reduce the attack surface. Furthermore, enforcing least-privilege principles for user accounts within the suite ensures that even if an attacker gains initial access, their ability to escalate privileges or execute high-impact commands is limited until proper authentication and authorization checks are bypassed. Regular security audits and penetration testing focused on input handling in personalization features will help identify similar weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors seeking to compromise enterprise infrastructure.