How severe is CVE-2026-70696?

CVE-2026-70696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-70696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-70696?

CVE-2026-70696 affects Oracle Payments. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-70696?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-70696 published?

CVE-2026-70696 was published on 2026-08-18 and last updated on 2026-08-26.

CVE-2026-70696

CVE-2026-70696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Payments with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Payments
Published: 2026-08-18
Last modified: 2026-08-26

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Payments product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: File Transmission). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle Payments. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Payments accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-70696?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Payments product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: File Transmission). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle Payments. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Payments accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2026-70696?: CVE-2026-70696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-70696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-70696?: CVE-2026-70696 affects Oracle Payments. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-70696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-70696 published?: CVE-2026-70696 was published on 2026-08-18 and last updated on 2026-08-26.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:payments:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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