CVE-2026-61298 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform versions 13.5 and 24.1 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential unauthorized access to critical data.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-61298 vulnerability is in the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Enterprise Manager Install). Supported versions that are affected are 13.5 and 24.1. It is a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability that allows a low-privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform executes to compromise Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform accessible data. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 5.6 (Confidentiality impacts).

Defensive priority

Medium priority given the CVSS score of 5.6 and the potential for unauthorized access to critical data.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and apply Oracle's security patches for CVE-2026-61298.
• Implement compensating controls to limit access to Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform.
• Monitor for suspicious activity related to Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform.
• Conduct a thorough review of the affected systems and components to identify potential exposure.
• Perform asset inventory to identify all instances of Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform versions 13.5 and 24.1.
• Establish a rollback/change window to ensure timely remediation of exposed systems.
• Track exceptions and retest remediated assets to ensure the vulnerability is fully resolved.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-61298 vulnerability affects Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform versions 13.5 and 24.1. It is a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability that allows a low-privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure to compromise Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform, potentially impacting additional products. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform accessible data. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 5.6, with a Confidentiality impact.

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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.