CVE-2026-83436 in Depot Repair
Summary
by MITRE • 09/16/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Depot Repair product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Recall Management). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Depot Repair. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Depot Repair accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Depot Repair. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/16/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Oracle Depot Repair component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting the Recall Management functionality across supported versions ranging from 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. This security flaw represents a significant risk to organizations relying on this enterprise resource planning software for managing complex repair and recall operations. The vulnerability is characterized by its ease of exploitation, allowing an attacker with low privileges and network access via the HTTP protocol to compromise the integrity and availability of the Oracle Depot Repair system. Such accessibility implies that remote attackers do not require physical proximity or high-level authentication credentials initially, making it a viable target for automated scanning tools and opportunistic attacks against exposed web interfaces.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability aligns with common patterns found in enterprise applications where input validation or access control mechanisms are insufficiently enforced within specific modules. The ability to compromise the system through HTTP suggests that the flaw may involve improper handling of user-supplied data or broken authentication logic within the Recall Management interface. While the exact code-level defect is not detailed, the impact profile indicates a failure in enforcing proper authorization checks, allowing low-privileged users to perform actions beyond their intended scope. This type of weakness is frequently categorized under CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management or CWE-862 Missing Authorization, depending on whether the issue stems from escalating privileges or bypassing access controls entirely. The presence of this flaw in a critical business module highlights the importance of rigorous security testing during development and patch management cycles for legacy enterprise systems.
The operational impact of successfully exploiting this vulnerability is severe, primarily affecting confidentiality and availability as indicated by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1. An attacker can achieve unauthorized access to critical data stored within the Oracle Depot Repair system. This could include sensitive customer information, repair histories, inventory details, or proprietary business processes related to product recalls. The exposure of such data violates confidentiality requirements and may lead to regulatory penalties under frameworks like GDPR or HIPAA if personal data is involved. Furthermore, the vulnerability allows for a partial denial of service against Oracle Depot Repair. This means that an attacker can disrupt normal operations by consuming resources, crashing specific services, or rendering parts of the application unusable, thereby impacting business continuity and operational efficiency.
In terms of threat modeling, this scenario maps to several techniques within the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The initial access vector via HTTP with low privileges corresponds to T1078 Valid Accounts if the attacker uses compromised credentials, or potentially T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application if they leverage a zero-day or known exploit against the web interface. The unauthorized data access aligns with T1530 Data from Local System or T1005 Data from Local System depending on the scope of retrieval, while the denial of service aspect relates to T1499 Endpoint Denial of Service or T1498 Network Denial of Service if network resources are targeted. Understanding these mappings helps security teams prioritize detection rules and incident response procedures specific to this vulnerability class.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate remediation through patching, as Oracle typically releases security patches for such vulnerabilities in Critical Patch Update cycles. Organizations running affected versions must apply the latest available updates provided by Oracle to address the underlying code flaws. In addition to patching, network segmentation is crucial; ensuring that the E-Business Suite environment is not directly exposed to untrusted networks via HTTP reduces the attack surface significantly. Implementing a Web Application Firewall can provide an additional layer of defense by filtering malicious requests before they reach the application server. Access controls should be reviewed and hardened, adhering to the principle of least privilege, ensuring that even if low-privileged accounts are compromised, their ability to interact with critical modules is restricted. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing focused on web-facing components will help identify similar weaknesses in other parts of the suite before they can be exploited by adversaries.