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CVE-2026-47019 is an improper authorization vulnerability affecting the Oracle Product Hub component within Oracle E-Business Suite. The flaw resides specifically in the Item Catalog module and impacts all supported versions from 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The vulnerability is classified as easily exploitable, requiring only a low-privileged attacker account with network access over HTTP. No user interaction is needed for a successful attack, making it highly attractive for threat actors.
The root cause of CVE-2026-47019 is the failure of Oracle Product Hub to properly enforce authorization checks when processing certain HTTP requests targeting the Item Catalog functionality. Under normal operation, the application should validate that the authenticated user possesses the necessary permissions to view, create, modify, or delete catalog items. However, due to improper authorization logic (mapped to CWE-285 – Improper Authorization), the application incorrectly permits low-privileged users to perform operations that should be restricted to administrators or higher-privileged roles.
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can bypass the existing access control mechanisms and gain unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification access to critical data within the Product Hub. Furthermore, the attacker can also obtain unauthorized read access to sensitive information, potentially leading to complete exposure of all data managed by the Oracle Product Hub instance. The impact is severe as Product Hub typically stores master product data, supplier information, pricing, and other business-critical records.
From a CVSS perspective, the vulnerability scores 8.1 on the CVSS 3.1 scale, which is categorized as High severity. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N) indicates that the attack is network-based, has low attack complexity, requires low privileges, needs no user interaction, and has high impacts on both confidentiality and integrity. The availability impact is none, meaning the attacker cannot directly cause a denial of service but can fully compromise the data layer.
The vulnerability was published by Oracle as part of the July 2026 Critical Patch Update (CPU), which addressed a record 1,449 security fixes across multiple product families. Oracle E-Business Suite received the highest number of patches (410) in this CPU, with CVE-2026-47019 being one of the critical items fixed. As of the publication date, no public exploit code is available, and the EPSS score is below 1%, indicating a low probability of active exploitation in the wild. However, the absence of public exploits does not diminish the risk, as determined attackers could reverse-engineer the patch to develop working exploits.
Organizations running affected versions should prioritize applying the July 2026 CPU patches immediately. In the absence of a patch, network-level restrictions and strict role-based access controls are recommended as temporary mitigations. Given Oracle’s predictable patch cycle, the next scheduled CPU is expected in October 2026, but emergency patches may be released if exploitation activity is detected.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: Oracle E-Business Suite
Version: 12.2.3 – 12.2.15
Vulnerability: Improper Authorization (CWE-285)
Severity: High (CVSS 8.1)
date: 2026-07-21
Prediction: 2026-07-21 (patch released)
Analytics under heading What Undercode Say:
The following analytics provide actionable intelligence for security teams assessing exposure to CVE-2026-47019. Use the commands below to identify affected instances and simulate potential attack patterns.
Check Oracle E-Business Suite version
SELECT FROM PRODUCT_COMPONENT_VERSION WHERE PRODUCT LIKE '%E-Business%';
Identify Product Hub installations
SELECT FROM DBA_REGISTRY WHERE COMP_ID = 'PRODUCT_HUB';
Audit current users with low privileges
SELECT USERNAME, ACCOUNT_STATUS, PROFILE FROM DBA_USERS WHERE PROFILE = 'LOW_PRIV';
Simulate unauthorized Item Catalog access (ethical testing only)
curl -X GET "https://<ebs-host>:<port>/producthub/items?catalog=all" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <low_priv_token>" \
--insecure
Attempt to create a new catalog item
curl -X POST "https://<ebs-host>:<port>/producthub/items" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <low_priv_token>" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"item_id":"CVE-2026-47019","name":"Test Item"}' \
--insecure
Monitor for anomalous Item Catalog activities
grep -i "ITEM_CATALOG" /u01/app/oracle/admin//audit/.aud | \
awk '{print $1, $4, $7, $9}' | sort | uniq -c | sort -nr
Check for successful unauthorized modifications
SELECT COUNT() FROM ITEM_AUDIT_LOG WHERE ACTION IN ('INSERT','UPDATE','DELETE')
AND USERNAME NOT IN (SELECT USERNAME FROM DBA_USERS WHERE PROFILE = 'ADMIN');
Exploit:
As of the current assessment, there is no public exploit code available for CVE-2026-47019. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. However, the attack vector is well-understood and could be weaponized by a sophisticated actor. The exploitation process would involve the following steps:
1. Reconnaissance: The attacker identifies an Oracle E-Business Suite instance running an affected version (12.2.3–12.2.15) with the Product Hub component exposed over HTTP/HTTPS.
2. Authentication: The attacker obtains valid low-privileged credentials through phishing, credential stuffing, or insider threat. The vulnerability requires low privileges, so even a basic user account suffices.
3. Crafted HTTP Request: The attacker crafts a series of HTTP requests targeting the Item Catalog API endpoints. These requests are designed to bypass the authorization checks by manipulating parameters, headers, or the request payload.
4. Bypass Authorization: Due to the improper authorization logic (CWE-285), the server processes the request without verifying that the authenticated user has the required permissions. This allows the attacker to perform actions that should be forbidden.
5. Data Manipulation: The attacker can then create new catalog items, modify existing ones, delete critical records, or exfiltrate sensitive data such as product specifications, supplier contracts, and pricing information.
6. Persistence: The attacker may create backdoor items or modify existing entries to maintain access or facilitate further attacks within the E-Business Suite environment.
Proof-of-concept (PoC) development would involve analyzing the patch diff to identify the exact code changes and then crafting requests that mimic the unpatched behavior. Until such PoC is publicly disclosed, the risk remains theoretical but significant.
Protection:
The primary and most effective protection against CVE-2026-47019 is to apply the official patch released by Oracle as part of the July 2026 Critical Patch Update (CPU). Organizations should immediately download and deploy the patch for Oracle Product Hub version 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The patch corrects the improper authorization logic in the Item Catalog component, ensuring that low-privileged users cannot bypass access controls.
In addition to patching, the following protective measures are recommended:
– Network Restrictions: Restrict HTTP access to the Product Hub to trusted networks and IP ranges. Use firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to block unauthorized external access.
– Least Privilege Principle: Review all user roles and permissions within Oracle E-Business Suite. Ensure that users have only the minimum privileges required for their job functions. Remove or downgrade unnecessary low-privilege accounts.
– Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enforce MFA for all administrative and privileged accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise.
– Audit and Monitoring: Enable comprehensive auditing for the Product Hub module. Monitor logs for unusual Item Catalog activities, such as bulk modifications, deletions, or access attempts from unexpected IP addresses.
– Vulnerability Scanning: Use vulnerability scanners that can detect CVE-2026-47019 to identify unpatched instances across the enterprise.
– Emergency Workaround: If patching is not immediately possible, consider temporarily disabling the Item Catalog API endpoints or placing the Product Hub behind a VPN or bastion host to minimize exposure.
Impact:
The successful exploitation of CVE-2026-47019 can have severe business consequences due to the critical nature of the data stored in Oracle Product Hub. The impact can be categorized as follows:
– Confidentiality Impact (High): An attacker can gain unauthorized read access to all Oracle Product Hub accessible data. This includes sensitive product master data, supplier information, pricing strategies, inventory levels, and customer-specific configurations. Such exposure can lead to competitive disadvantage, regulatory violations, and reputational damage.
– Integrity Impact (High): The attacker can create, delete, or modify critical data without proper authorization. This can result in corrupted product catalogs, incorrect pricing displayed to customers, disrupted supply chain operations, and financial losses due to erroneous orders or shipments.
– Operational Disruption: Although the vulnerability does not directly affect availability, the unauthorized modifications can cause significant operational disruptions. Recovery efforts may require restoring from backups, re-validating data integrity, and conducting forensic investigations, all of which consume time and resources.
– Compliance and Legal Risks: Many organizations are subject to data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX) that mandate strict controls over sensitive data. A breach resulting from this vulnerability could trigger regulatory fines, legal actions, and mandatory breach notifications.
– Supply Chain Exposure: Oracle Product Hub is often integrated with other enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, and SCM. Compromised product data can propagate to downstream systems, amplifying the impact across the entire IT ecosystem.
– Financial Impact: The combination of data theft, operational downtime, forensic costs, and potential regulatory fines can result in substantial financial losses. The estimated exploit price of $5k–$25k on underground markets highlights the monetary value attackers place on this vulnerability.
Given the criticality, organizations are strongly urged to prioritize patching and implement the recommended protective measures without delay.
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