CVE-2026-83268: Critical severity Oracle BI Publisher vulnerability

Published Sep 15, 2026

Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle BI Publisher product of Oracle Analytics (component: BI Platform Security). Supported versions that are affected are 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0 and 26.01.0.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. While the vulnerability is in Oracle BI Publisher, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle BI Publisher. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

1 affected component

Oracle BI Publisher=8.2.0.0.0, =12.2.1.4.0, =26.01.0.0.0

Event History

Sep 15, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:04 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:04 PM

DescriptionSeverity

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:18 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

Which deployments should be prioritized for remediation?

Prioritize Oracle BI Publisher deployments running supported versions 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0, or 26.01.0.0.0 that are reachable over HTTP.

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs network access via HTTP and high privileges in the affected environment. No user interaction is required.

Can the impact extend beyond BI Publisher itself?

Yes. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning a successful compromise of BI Publisher may significantly affect additional products.