Vulnerability · Published Aug 18, 2026 · Assigned by oracle
CVE-2026-71064
Critical 9.6
In plain English
A critical-severity improper access control in Oracle Database Server from Oracle Corporation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 34% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
Vulnerability in the Portable Clusterware component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.32, 21.3-21.23 and 23.4.0-23.26.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with access to the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the Portable Clusterware executes to compromise Portable Clusterware. While the vulnerability is in Portable Clusterware, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Portable Clusterware. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Corporation | Oracle Database Server | 19.3 – through 19.3221.3 – through 21.2323.4.0 – through 23.26.3 |
Weakness: CWE-284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- Oracle Advisory vendor-advisory