CVE-2026-60675 Overview
CVE-2026-60675 affects the Oracle Applications Framework component within Oracle E-Business Suite. The flaw resides in the Search Bean subcomponent and impacts supported versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. A low-privileged attacker with network access over HTTP can exploit the weakness to compromise the Oracle Applications Framework. Successful exploitation results in full takeover of the framework, with impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle addressed the issue in the July 2026 Critical Patch Update.
Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers with low privileges can achieve takeover of the Oracle Applications Framework over the network, compromising all business data managed through Oracle E-Business Suite.
Affected Products
- Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.3 through 12.2.15
- Oracle Applications Framework (Search Bean component)
- Deployments exposing Oracle Applications Framework over HTTP
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-07-21 - CVE-2026-60675 published to the National Vulnerability Database
- 2026-07-21 - Last updated in NVD database
- July 2026 - Oracle Critical Patch Update released addressing the vulnerability
Technical Details for CVE-2026-60675
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the Search Bean subcomponent of the Oracle Applications Framework, the presentation and business logic tier used by Oracle E-Business Suite modules. An authenticated user with low privileges can send crafted HTTP requests to interact with the Search Bean functionality in ways that lead to compromise of the framework. Because Oracle Applications Framework mediates access to core business processes, a successful attack yields high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact within the target instance.
The attack requires only network reachability to the E-Business Suite HTTP endpoints and valid credentials at the lowest privilege tier. No user interaction is needed, and exploitation complexity is low. This combination places CVE-2026-60675 among the more accessible authenticated attack paths against Oracle E-Business Suite deployments.
Root Cause
Oracle has not published detailed root-cause information for CVE-2026-60675 outside of the Critical Patch Update advisory. The vulnerability is attributed to the Search Bean subcomponent within Oracle Applications Framework versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. See the Oracle Critical Patch Update July 2026 advisory for vendor guidance.
Attack Vector
An attacker requires network access to the HTTP-facing endpoints of the target Oracle E-Business Suite deployment. The attacker must hold a low-privileged account within the application. From there, they submit crafted requests to Search Bean functionality to escalate to full framework takeover. No end-user interaction is required, and the scope remains unchanged.
Detailed exploitation code is not publicly available. Oracle publishes CVSS metrics and component identification in the Critical Patch Update but withholds technical exploit details.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-60675
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected HTTP POST or GET requests targeting Oracle Applications Framework Search Bean endpoints from low-privileged user sessions.
- Anomalous session activity where standard business users perform administrative-equivalent actions inside Oracle Applications Framework.
- New or modified application-tier files, concurrent programs, or database objects created without corresponding change tickets.
Detection Strategies
- Baseline normal Search Bean request patterns and alert on parameter tampering or oversized payloads directed at framework URLs.
- Correlate authentication logs with application-tier activity to spot low-privileged accounts triggering high-impact framework actions.
- Review Oracle E-Business Suite audit trails (FND_LOG_MESSAGES, FND_UNSUCCESSFUL_LOGINS) for anomalies aligned with the July 2026 patch window.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward web tier access logs, application logs, and database audit logs to a centralized analytics platform for retrospective hunting.
- Monitor egress traffic from the E-Business Suite middle tier for connections to untrusted hosts that could indicate post-compromise activity.
- Track privileged operations (responsibility changes, user creation, profile option changes) executed by unexpected accounts.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-60675
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the July 2026 Oracle Critical Patch Update to all Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.x environments, prioritizing internet-exposed instances.
- Inventory all deployments running versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 and confirm patch status against Oracle's advisory.
- Rotate credentials for accounts that could reach Oracle Applications Framework if compromise is suspected.
Patch Information
Oracle released fixes for CVE-2026-60675 in the Oracle Critical Patch Update July 2026. Administrators must apply the patch cluster referenced in the advisory for Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2. Follow Oracle's standard AD/TXK maintenance procedures and validate patch application through adop phase reports.
Workarounds
- Restrict HTTP access to Oracle E-Business Suite endpoints using network segmentation, VPN, or reverse proxy allowlists until patching completes.
- Enforce least-privilege responsibilities and disable unused low-privilege accounts that could serve as an entry point.
- Enable Oracle E-Business Suite auditing on Search Bean-related pages and review logs daily during the exposure window.
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