CVE-2026-61284 Overview
CVE-2026-61284 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform, specifically within the Application Config Console component. The flaw affects Oracle Enterprise Manager versions 13.5 and 24.1. A low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to fully compromise the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. Successful exploitation results in complete takeover of the affected system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Critical Impact
Successful exploitation results in a full takeover of the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform, exposing managed database and application infrastructure to compromise.
Affected Products
- Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform version 13.5
- Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform version 24.1
- Application Config Console component
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-08-18 - CVE-2026-61284 published to NVD
- 2026-08-20 - Last updated in NVD database
- Reference - Oracle published details in the Oracle Security Alert
Technical Details for CVE-2026-61284
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in the Application Config Console component of Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. An attacker requires only low-level authentication to reach the vulnerable code path over HTTP. Once authenticated, the attacker can leverage the flaw to escalate privileges and gain administrative control of the platform. The impact extends beyond the Enterprise Manager itself because the platform manages critical Oracle Database and middleware assets across an enterprise.
Root Cause
Oracle has not published detailed root-cause information in the public advisory. Based on the CVSS metrics and the component involved, the flaw permits an authenticated user to perform actions restricted to higher-privileged administrators. This behavior is consistent with a broken access control or authorization bypass condition within the Application Config Console.
Attack Vector
An attacker with network access and low-level credentials sends crafted HTTP requests to the Application Config Console endpoint. No user interaction is required, and the attack complexity is low. Because Enterprise Manager typically holds elevated credentials for the databases and hosts it manages, a successful takeover can pivot into broader Oracle infrastructure compromise.
Refer to the Oracle Security Alert for vendor-provided technical details.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-61284
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected HTTP requests to Application Config Console endpoints from accounts with low-level Enterprise Manager privileges.
- Creation of new administrative users or role assignments within Oracle Enterprise Manager outside change windows.
- Modifications to Enterprise Manager configuration files or job definitions that were not initiated by authorized administrators.
- Outbound connections or credential retrieval activity from Enterprise Manager hosts targeting managed database targets.
Detection Strategies
- Monitor Enterprise Manager access logs for anomalous HTTP request patterns targeting the Application Config Console path.
- Correlate low-privileged user sessions with subsequent privileged administrative actions performed on the same session.
- Baseline normal administrative activity in Enterprise Manager and alert on deviations in job execution and credential usage.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable verbose audit logging on Oracle Enterprise Manager and forward logs to a centralized SIEM for retention and analysis.
- Track authentication events for all Enterprise Manager accounts, prioritizing accounts with any level of console access.
- Monitor the underlying host and OMS repository database for changes to sensitive tables, stored credentials, and preferred credential entries.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-61284
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the patches referenced in the Oracle Security Alert for Enterprise Manager versions 13.5 and 24.1 as the primary remediation.
- Restrict network access to the Enterprise Manager console so that only authorized administrative networks can reach the HTTP interface.
- Audit and reduce the number of Enterprise Manager accounts with any level of console access.
- Rotate credentials stored in Enterprise Manager credential stores after patching, particularly preferred credentials for managed targets.
Patch Information
Oracle has released fixes as part of its August 2026 security update cycle. Administrators should consult the Oracle Security Alert for the exact patch identifiers and installation procedure applicable to versions 13.5 and 24.1. No supported workaround replaces applying the vendor patch.
Workarounds
- Place the Oracle Enterprise Manager console behind a VPN or bastion host to eliminate direct network exposure until patching is complete.
- Enforce multi-factor authentication on all Enterprise Manager accounts to raise the cost of credential-based exploitation.
- Temporarily disable or restrict the Application Config Console feature if operational requirements permit, pending patch deployment.
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