CVE-2026-60976 Overview
CVE-2026-60976 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Oracle Scripting product of Oracle E-Business Suite, within the Internal Operations component. Supported versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 are affected. The flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Scripting. Successful exploitation results in full takeover of Oracle Scripting, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Critical Impact
An authenticated attacker on the network can take over Oracle Scripting through HTTP requests, gaining full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected component.
Affected Products
- Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Scripting component, version 12.2.3
- Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Scripting component, versions 12.2.4 through 12.2.14
- Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Scripting component, version 12.2.15
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-08-18 - CVE-2026-60976 published to NVD
- 2026-08-20 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-60976
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in the Internal Operations component of Oracle Scripting, a module within Oracle E-Business Suite. Attackers authenticated with low privileges can send crafted HTTP requests over the network to compromise the Oracle Scripting service. Successful exploitation leads to complete takeover of the Oracle Scripting product, with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Because Oracle Scripting integrates with other E-Business Suite modules for interaction workflow logic, a compromise can expose sensitive business data processed through scripting workflows. The attack complexity is low and requires no user interaction, making the vulnerability practical for opportunistic exploitation once an attacker holds any valid session against the application tier.
Root Cause
Oracle has not published root cause details in the referenced Oracle Security Alert. The advisory characterizes the issue as an easily exploitable flaw reachable through HTTP that permits takeover of the Scripting product by a low-privileged authenticated user.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based over HTTP against the E-Business Suite application tier. The attacker must hold a low-privileged account within the environment. No user interaction is required, and the scope remains unchanged, but the attacker gains full control of Oracle Scripting after exploitation.
No verified public proof-of-concept code is available for CVE-2026-60976. Refer to the Oracle Security Alert for authoritative remediation guidance.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-60976
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected HTTP POST or GET requests to Oracle Scripting endpoints originating from low-privileged application accounts.
- Anomalous activity in Oracle Scripting configuration tables or interaction logs immediately after HTTP requests from non-administrative users.
- New or modified scripts, deployments, or workflows within Oracle Scripting that were not initiated through change control.
Detection Strategies
- Enable and review Oracle E-Business Suite application audit logs, focusing on Scripting module actions performed by low-privileged accounts.
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules to inspect HTTP traffic destined for Scripting URLs and flag anomalous parameters or payloads.
- Correlate authentication events with subsequent Scripting administrative actions to identify privilege abuse patterns.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Baseline normal Oracle Scripting HTTP request patterns and alert on statistically significant deviations in URI, volume, or source account.
- Monitor database changes to Oracle Scripting schemas for unauthorized inserts or updates outside maintenance windows.
- Forward E-Business Suite application, web tier, and database logs to a centralized analytics platform for cross-source correlation.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-60976
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the patches referenced in the Oracle Security Alert to all Oracle E-Business Suite instances running versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15.
- Inventory Oracle Scripting deployments across production, test, and disaster recovery environments to ensure complete coverage.
- Rotate credentials for accounts with access to Oracle Scripting and enforce least privilege on E-Business Suite roles.
Patch Information
Oracle addresses CVE-2026-60976 in the August 2026 Critical Patch Update. Administrators should consult the Oracle Security Alert for patch identifiers matching each supported version between 12.2.3 and 12.2.15. Apply the patches following Oracle's documented Critical Patch Update installation procedures for E-Business Suite.
Workarounds
- Restrict network access to Oracle E-Business Suite application tier interfaces to trusted management networks where feasible.
- Disable or revoke access to the Oracle Scripting module for user roles that do not require it.
- Place a reverse proxy or WAF in front of the E-Business Suite web tier to constrain HTTP methods and validate request parameters until patching completes.
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