CVE-2026-60165 Overview
CVE-2026-60165 affects the Oracle Cost Management product within Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically the Enterprise Command Center component. The supported version affected is V16. The flaw allows a high-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Cost Management. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, and unauthorized read access to all Oracle Cost Management accessible data. The weakness is categorized under [CWE-284] Improper Access Control.
Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of all data accessible to Oracle Cost Management, enabling unauthorized read, modification, and deletion of critical financial cost data.
Affected Products
- Oracle E-Business Suite
- Oracle Cost Management
- Enterprise Command Center component, version V16
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-07-21 - CVE-2026-60165 published to the National Vulnerability Database
- 2026-07-23 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-60165
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in the Enterprise Command Center component of Oracle Cost Management, part of Oracle E-Business Suite V16. The issue maps to [CWE-284] Improper Access Control, indicating that the component fails to enforce sufficient authorization checks on requests handled over HTTP. An authenticated attacker holding elevated application privileges can invoke functionality or access records outside their intended scope. The impact spans confidentiality and integrity: the attacker can both read and modify all Oracle Cost Management data reachable through the component. Availability is not affected. The EPSS score of 0.381% reflects a low near-term probability of observed exploitation, but the accessible attack surface is significant for organizations exposing E-Business Suite front ends.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper access control within the Enterprise Command Center module. Server-side authorization logic does not adequately restrict privileged HTTP operations, so requests submitted by an authenticated high-privilege user can reach data and functions that should be segmented from that principal.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network based over HTTP against an accessible Oracle E-Business Suite deployment. Exploitation requires an authenticated session with high privileges and no user interaction. Attack complexity is low, meaning a knowledgeable insider or an attacker who has already obtained privileged credentials can trigger the flaw with routine HTTP requests. Refer to the Oracle Security Alert July 2026 for vendor technical guidance.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-60165
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected HTTP requests to Enterprise Command Center endpoints originating from privileged application accounts outside normal business hours.
- Audit log entries showing creation, modification, or deletion of Cost Management records by users whose job function does not require such access.
- Anomalous data export or bulk query activity against Oracle Cost Management dashboards.
Detection Strategies
- Enable and review Oracle E-Business Suite Sign-On Audit and Page Access Tracking for the Enterprise Command Center pages.
- Correlate application-tier HTTP access logs with database audit trails to identify privilege misuse against Cost Management tables.
- Baseline privileged user behavior in Oracle E-Business Suite and alert on deviations in transaction volume or scope.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward Oracle E-Business Suite application, middleware, and database audit logs to a centralized analytics platform for retention and correlation.
- Monitor for changes to responsibilities and role assignments that grant Cost Management or Enterprise Command Center access.
- Alert on administrative actions performed by service accounts that should not interact with Cost Management functions.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-60165
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixes published in the Oracle Security Alert July 2026 Critical Patch Update to affected Oracle E-Business Suite environments.
- Inventory all Oracle E-Business Suite instances running Cost Management with Enterprise Command Center V16 and prioritize patching internet-exposed systems.
- Review and reduce the population of users holding high-privilege responsibilities in Oracle Cost Management.
Patch Information
Oracle addressed this vulnerability in the July 2026 Critical Patch Update. Administrators should download and apply the patch bundle referenced in the Oracle Security Alert July 2026 using standard adop patch procedures for Oracle E-Business Suite.
Workarounds
- Restrict network reachability to Enterprise Command Center endpoints using firewall rules, reverse proxy access lists, or VPN gating until patches are applied.
- Temporarily revoke Cost Management Enterprise Command Center responsibilities from users who do not require them for daily operations.
- Enforce multi-factor authentication for all privileged Oracle E-Business Suite accounts to reduce the risk of credential-based exploitation.
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