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CVE-2026-60939 is a vulnerability in the Oracle Project Contracts module of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the Internal Operations component. The flaw stems from improper authorization checks (CWE-285) when handling certain internal operations, allowing a low-privileged attacker to bypass access controls and read contract data they should not have permission to view.
The vulnerability affects Oracle Project Contracts versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It requires network access via HTTP and is considered difficult to exploit due to the high attack complexity (AC:H). An attacker must already possess low-privileged credentials (PR:L) and craft specific HTTP requests targeting the Internal Operations component. The attack does not require user interaction (UI:N) and does not affect the integrity or availability of the system—only confidentiality is impacted at a limited scope (C:L).
The vulnerability is rooted in the absence of proper authorization validation for certain internal API calls or backend processes. When a low-privileged user sends a manipulated request to the Internal Operations endpoint, the system fails to verify whether the user has the required permissions to access the requested contract records. This allows the attacker to enumerate or read a subset of contract data that should be restricted to higher-privileged roles such as administrators or contract managers.
Oracle has classified this as a problematic issue, and no public exploit code is currently available. However, the exploit price is estimated between $5,000 and $25,000, indicating some interest from the cybercriminal underground. The vulnerability was published on July 21, 2026, and last modified on July 31, 2026.
Given the low CVSS score (3.1), this vulnerability is not considered critical, but it still poses a risk to organizations that handle sensitive contract data in Oracle E-Business Suite environments. Attackers could use this flaw to gather intelligence on ongoing projects, financial terms, or other confidential information stored in Project Contracts.
The attack is completely remote and does not require physical access to the target system. Because it leverages standard HTTP protocols, it can be executed over the internet or internal networks. The low complexity of the required HTTP requests makes it feasible for attackers with basic scripting skills to attempt exploitation once the precise parameters are known.
Oracle has not yet released a patch as of the latest advisory, but organizations are advised to monitor the upcoming Critical Patch Update (CPU) cycles. The vulnerability is expected to be addressed in the October 2026 CPU, following Oracle’s standard quarterly patch schedule.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: Oracle E-Business Suite
Version: 12.2.3-12.2.15
Vulnerability: Improper Authorization
Severity: Low (CVSS 3.1)
Date: 2026-07-21
Prediction: Expected Patch 2026-10-17
What Undercode Say (Analytics):
- EPSS Score: 0.0023 (low probability of exploitation)
- Exploit Price: $5k–$25k (moderate market interest)
- CTI Interest: Low (0.00) – minimal attacker attention
- CVSS v2 Score: 2.1 (AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N)
- Attack Vector: Network (HTTP)
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Confidentiality Impact: Limited
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: None
Bash Commands & Codes (Version Check & Mitigation):
Check Oracle E-Business Suite version
sqlplus apps/apps_password <<EOF
SELECT RELEASE_NAME FROM FND_PRODUCT_GROUPS;
EOF
Check Project Contracts patch level
sqlplus apps/apps_password <<EOF
SELECT PATCH_NAME, PATCH_TYPE, APPLIED_DATE
FROM AD_APPLIED_PATCHES
WHERE PATCH_NAME LIKE '%PROJECT_CONTRACTS%'
ORDER BY APPLIED_DATE DESC;
EOF
Restrict network access to Internal Operations endpoint (example iptables)
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8000 -m string --string "/internal_ops" --algo bm -j DROP
Enable audit logging for Project Contracts module
sqlplus apps/apps_password <<EOF
BEGIN
FND_LOG.STRING('PROJECT_CONTRACTS_AUDIT', 'USER_SESSION', 'Audit enabled for Internal Operations');
END;
/
EOF
Exploit:
– No public exploit exists for CVE-2026-60939.
– Proof-of-concept would involve crafting HTTP POST/GET requests to the Internal Operations endpoint with manipulated parameters to bypass authorization checks.
– Attack requires valid low-privileged credentials and knowledge of internal API structures.
– Successful exploitation grants read-only access to a subset of contract records, not full database compromise.
– Attack complexity is high due to the need to guess or brute-force valid request parameters.
– No privilege escalation is achieved; the attacker remains at the same privilege level.
Protection:
- Apply Oracle’s Critical Patch Update (CPU) when released (expected October 2026).
- Restrict network access to the Oracle E-Business Suite application tier using firewalls or network ACLs.
- Implement strict role-based access controls (RBAC) for the Project Contracts module.
- Monitor logs for unusual HTTP requests targeting Internal Operations endpoints.
- Use Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to filter suspicious patterns in contract-related API calls.
- Consider upgrading to a version beyond 12.2.15 if available.
- Disable or limit access to the Internal Operations component if not business-critical.
Impact:
- Unauthorized read access to sensitive contract data (confidentiality breach).
- Potential exposure of project financials, vendor terms, and legal obligations.
- Low impact on overall system integrity or availability.
- Could be used as a reconnaissance step in a larger attack chain.
- No direct data modification or deletion capabilities.
- Risk is limited to organizations running affected versions with exposed Project Contracts interfaces.
- Compliance implications if contract data contains personally identifiable information (PII) or trade secrets.
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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