CVE-2026-70996

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Authentication Bypass in Oracle Commerce Guided Search

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager product of Oracle Commerce (component: Endeca Application Controller). The supported version that is affected is 11.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-24

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-70996

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	commerce_experience_manager	11.4.0
oracle	commerce_guided_search	11.4.0

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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 Commerce Guided Search and Oracle Commerce Experience Manager version 11.4.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely access the system via HTTP and potentially gain unauthorized access to critical data or all accessible data in the application.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager version 11.4.0. Detection should focus on identifying exposed instances of this software. Check for open HTTP ports (typically 80 or 443) and inspect running services for Oracle Commerce components. Review server logs for unusual access patterns or requests to the Endeca Application Controller endpoint.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive data, modify system configurations, or disrupt services. Since the vulnerability affects additional products beyond the primary component, the impact may extend to other connected systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Oracle for Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager version 11.4.0. Restrict network access to HTTP ports used by the vulnerable component. Monitor for unauthorized access attempts or unusual data access patterns.

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