CVE-2026-101638

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Applications DBA Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-21

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Applications DBA product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: AD Utilities). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Applications DBA executes to compromise Applications DBA. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Applications DBA. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Published

2026-10-20

Last Modified

2026-10-21

Generated

2026-11-10

AI Q&A

2026-10-21

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-08

NVD

CVE-2026-101638

EUVD

EUVD-2026-106046

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Oracle Corporation	Applications DBA	12.2.3

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-284	The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite's Applications DBA product, specifically in the AD Utilities component. It affects versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. The flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with local system access to take over the Applications DBA if another user is tricked into performing a specific action. The attack requires human interaction beyond the attacker's control.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the Applications DBA, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, system manipulation, or disruption of services. This could affect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability for any systems relying on Oracle E-Business Suite.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations using affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions may face legal penalties, reputational damage, or loss of certification if data is compromised due to this flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle E-Business Suite patches for Applications DBA (12.2.3-12.2.15) to address the vulnerability. Restrict user privileges to minimize access for low-privileged attackers. Monitor logs for suspicious activity related to Applications DBA components.

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