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CVE-2026-60675 is a critical vulnerability discovered in the Oracle Applications Framework, a core component of the Oracle E-Business Suite. The flaw resides specifically within the Search Bean component, an essential module responsible for handling search queries and filters across the application interface. This component processes user input to construct and execute search operations, and it is within this input-handling logic that the vulnerability manifests.
The root cause of CVE-2026-60675 is an improper access control weakness (CWE-284) within the Search Bean. Due to insufficient validation and authorization checks, a low-privileged attacker—such as a standard authenticated user with minimal permissions—can craft malicious HTTP requests that bypass the intended security boundaries. The attacker does not require any form of user interaction, making the attack highly efficient and scalable.
By exploiting this flaw, the attacker can manipulate the Search Bean to execute unauthorized operations with elevated privileges. This effectively allows the attacker to assume control over the Oracle Applications Framework, leading to a complete compromise of the system’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector is network-based and conducted over the HTTP protocol, which is the standard communication channel for web-based E-Business Suite deployments.
The vulnerability affects all supported versions of Oracle Applications Framework from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15, making it a widespread issue for organizations running these releases. Oracle assigned this vulnerability a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, categorizing it as “High” severity. The CVSS vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and the full impact on all three security pillars.
Despite the high CVSS score, the Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) estimates the likelihood of active exploitation at less than 1%, and the vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. However, the ease of exploitation and the criticality of the affected systems demand immediate attention from security teams. As of the latest reports, Oracle has not yet released an official patch, though a fix is anticipated in an upcoming Critical Patch Update (CPU).
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: Oracle E-Business Suite
Version: 12.2.3-12.2.15
Vulnerability: Remote Privilege Escalation
Severity: Critical (CVSS 8.8)
date: 2026-07-21
Prediction: 2026-10-20 (next CPU)
What Undercode Say:
Check Oracle Applications Framework version SELECT FROM PRODUCT_VERSION WHERE PRODUCT_NAME = 'Oracle Applications Framework'; Identify if Search Bean is exposed curl -X GET "https://<ebs-host>/OA_HTML/xxsearch.jsp" -H "Cookie: <session-cookie>" Manual test for improper access control (requires authenticated session) curl -X POST "https://<ebs-host>/OA_HTML/SearchBean" \ -H "Cookie: <session-cookie>" \ -d "searchFilter=admin' OR '1'='1&action=execute" Monitor for suspicious Search Bean activity in logs grep "SearchBean" $ORACLE_HOME/ora_inventory/logs/.log Restrict network access to Search Bean endpoints iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -m string --string "SearchBean" --algo bm -j DROP Query for users with low privileges that could be leveraged SELECT USERNAME, PROFILE FROM DBA_USERS WHERE PROFILE = 'DEFAULT';
Exploit:
The exploitation of CVE-2026-60675 leverages the Search Bean’s failure to enforce proper authorization checks. An attacker with a low-privileged account on the Oracle E-Business Suite sends a crafted HTTP POST request to the Search Bean endpoint, embedding malicious parameters that manipulate the underlying query logic. This manipulation allows the attacker to escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary framework-level commands. The attack requires no user interaction and can be performed remotely over the network, making it a high-risk vector. Currently, no public exploit code is available, but the vulnerability is considered easily exploitable due to its low complexity.
Protection:
- Apply Oracle Patch: Monitor Oracle’s Critical Patch Update (CPU) advisory and apply the fix for CVE-2026-60675 as soon as it is released.
- Network Restriction: Restrict HTTP access to the Oracle Applications Framework to trusted internal networks only, limiting exposure.
- Disable Search Bean: If feasible, disable or remove the Search Bean functionality for non-administrative users to reduce the attack surface.
- Input Validation: Implement strict application-level validation and sanitization of all inputs processed by the Search Bean component.
- Monitor Logs: Actively monitor application and system logs for unusual Search Bean activity or unauthorized access attempts.
Impact:
A successful exploitation of CVE-2026-60675 results in a complete takeover of the Oracle Applications Framework. This grants the attacker full control over the framework, enabling them to access, modify, or delete sensitive business data (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts) and potentially disrupt critical business operations (Availability impact). Given that Oracle E-Business Suite is a core enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, a compromise can lead to significant financial losses, regulatory non-compliance, and reputational damage. The attacker can also use the compromised framework as a pivot point to move laterally within the organization’s network, further escalating the threat.
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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