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CVE-2026-101368 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief
A vulnerability in Oracle REST Data Services (component: Backend-as-a-Service) with a CVSS score of 5.4 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the service, potentially leading to unauthorized data updates, insertions, or deletions, as well as unauthorized read access to some data. This vulnerability affects Oracle REST Data Services versions 24.2.0 through 26.1.0. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation, focusing on verifying the presence of affected versions and applying vendor patches or mitigations accordingly.
- Vendor
- Oracle Corporation
- Product
- Oracle REST Data Services
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-20
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-20
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Oracle REST Data Services deployments, particularly those using versions 24.2.0 through 26.1.0, should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-101368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle REST Data Services that allows an unauthenticated attacker to potentially access or modify data. Defenders should verify exposure, particularly for versions 24.2.0 through 26.1.0, and prioritize patching or mitigation.
- Potential unauthorized data modifications
- Potential unauthorized data access
- Requires verification of exposure and patching
Technical summary
The vulnerability in Oracle REST Data Services allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the service. Successful attacks require human interaction and can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of data. The vulnerability is due to inadequate security controls in the Backend-as-a-Service component, allowing attackers to potentially access or modify data. Defenders should focus on verifying exposure, particularly for versions 24.2.0 through 26.1.0, and apply vendor patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of Oracle REST Data Services versions 24.2.0 through 26.1.0 and applying vendor patches or mitigations.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify exposure of Oracle REST Data Services versions 24.2.0 through 26.1.0
- Apply vendor patches or mitigations
- Monitor for unauthorized data updates or access
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets
- Track exceptions and retest remediated assets
- Document evidence of remediation efforts
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and potential impacts. However, additional information on exploitation or affected systems is limited. Defenders should verify exposure by checking for Oracle REST Data Services versions 24.2.0 through 26.1.0 in their environments and review vendor advisories for specific guidance. The lack of detailed information on affected systems or exploitation attempts suggests a cautious approach, prioritizing patching or mitigation based on the CVSS 3.1
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-101368 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-101368
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-101368 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-101368
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-101368
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/101xxx/CVE-2026-101368.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2026.html
Supplemental source - vendor-advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.