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CVE-2026-83125: Oracle Report Manager Auth Bypass Vulnerability

CVE-2026-83125 is an authentication bypass flaw in Oracle Report Manager that enables low-privileged attackers to gain full system control. This article covers the technical details, affected versions, and mitigation strategies.

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CVE-2026-83125 Overview

CVE-2026-83125 is an access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in the Oracle Report Manager product of Oracle E-Business Suite. The flaw resides in the Internal Operations component and affects supported versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. An authenticated attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to compromise Oracle Report Manager. Successful exploitation results in complete takeover of the Report Manager instance, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle addressed the issue in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.

Critical Impact

Low-privileged attackers can achieve full takeover of Oracle Report Manager over the network, exposing sensitive financial and operational reporting data to unauthorized modification, disclosure, and destruction.

Affected Products

  • Oracle E-Business Suite - Oracle Report Manager version 12.2.3
  • Oracle E-Business Suite - Oracle Report Manager versions 12.2.4 through 12.2.14
  • Oracle E-Business Suite - Oracle Report Manager version 12.2.15

Discovery Timeline

  • 2026-09-15 - CVE-2026-83125 published to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
  • 2026-09-17 - CVE-2026-83125 last updated in NVD

Technical Details for CVE-2026-83125

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-83125 is classified under [CWE-284: Improper Access Control]. Oracle Report Manager fails to correctly enforce authorization checks on requests handled by the Internal Operations component. An attacker who holds a valid low-privilege account can send crafted HTTP requests to functions that should be restricted to administrators or higher-tier roles.

The outcome is complete takeover of Oracle Report Manager. Attackers gain the ability to read confidential financial reports, alter published report content, and disrupt reporting services used by downstream business processes. Because Oracle Report Manager integrates with core Oracle E-Business Suite modules, compromise can pivot into broader ERP data exposure.

The attack requires no user interaction and low complexity, which favors automation and mass exploitation once technical details become public.

Root Cause

The root cause is missing or insufficient access control enforcement on privileged operations within the Internal Operations component of Oracle Report Manager. Authorization decisions are not consistently applied to authenticated sessions, allowing a low-privilege user to invoke functionality reserved for higher-privileged roles.

Attack Vector

Exploitation occurs over the network via HTTP against an Oracle E-Business Suite deployment exposing Oracle Report Manager. The attacker must first authenticate with any low-privilege account, then issue crafted HTTP requests to Internal Operations endpoints. No victim interaction is required. Internet-facing E-Business Suite instances are at highest risk, but internal deployments are also exploitable by any authenticated user.

No public proof-of-concept code has been released for CVE-2026-83125. Refer to the Oracle Security Alert for authoritative technical details.

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Detection Methods for CVE-2026-83125

Indicators of Compromise

  • Unexpected HTTP requests from low-privilege user sessions targeting Oracle Report Manager Internal Operations URLs
  • Report Manager configuration changes, new administrative report definitions, or modifications to publishing schedules performed by non-administrative accounts
  • Access to sensitive financial or operational reports by user accounts outside their normal business role
  • New or modified content repositories, templates, or output destinations without a corresponding change request

Detection Strategies

  • Review Oracle E-Business Suite audit logs (FND_LOG_MESSAGES, sign-on audit) for privileged Report Manager actions initiated by low-privilege accounts
  • Correlate web server access logs with application role assignments to identify requests to Internal Operations endpoints from unauthorized principals
  • Baseline normal Report Manager usage patterns per role and alert on deviations such as bulk report downloads or administrative function calls

Monitoring Recommendations

  • Forward Oracle E-Business Suite application, database, and web tier logs to a centralized analytics platform for correlation and long-term retention
  • Enable enhanced auditing on Report Manager tables and publishing functions to record who accessed or modified reporting artifacts
  • Alert on repeated authorization failures followed by successful privileged actions from the same session, a pattern consistent with access control bypass attempts

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-83125

Immediate Actions Required

  • Apply the Oracle Critical Security Patch Update from September 2026 to all Oracle E-Business Suite deployments running Report Manager versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15
  • Inventory all E-Business Suite environments, including non-production and disaster recovery instances, and prioritize internet-exposed systems for immediate patching
  • Review Report Manager user assignments and revoke low-privilege accounts that no longer require access
  • Audit recent Report Manager activity for signs of unauthorized administrative actions since the affected versions were deployed

Patch Information

Oracle released fixes for CVE-2026-83125 as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Consult the Oracle Security Alert for the specific patch identifiers, prerequisite technology stack levels, and application steps for E-Business Suite 12.2. Apply patches in a test environment first and validate reporting functionality before promoting to production.

Workarounds

  • Restrict network access to Oracle Report Manager URLs using web application firewall rules or reverse proxy allow-lists until patches are applied
  • Temporarily remove Report Manager responsibilities from user accounts that do not have an immediate business need
  • Increase authentication and session logging on E-Business Suite to shorten the window between exploitation and identification
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# Example: restrict Report Manager access at the reverse proxy
# Apache HTTP Server example - allow only trusted subnets to reach Report Manager
<Location /OA_HTML/OracleReports>
    Require ip 10.10.0.0/16
    Require ip 10.20.5.0/24
</Location>

Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.

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