Critical Vulnerability Alert: CVE-2025-61882 in Oracle E-Business Suite

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Written by Emma Stevens
Threat Intelligence Researcher

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-61882) has been identified in Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically impacting the Concurrent Processing component through its BI Publisher Integration. This widely used enterprise resource planning platform is deployed across finance, HR, procurement, and other critical business functions, making any compromise potentially devastating.

CVE-2025-61882 carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) and a Bitsight Dynamic Vulnerability Exploit (DVE) score of 8.68, signaling both the technical severity and real-world exploitability of the issue. Oracle recommends immediate application of available patches to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2025-61882 was added to CISAs Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog today. CISA has flagged this CVE as being used in ransomware campaigns. This underscores the urgency for immediate patching.   

CVE-2025-61882 overview

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely access and compromise Oracle Concurrent Processing via HTTP, with no user interaction required. This flaw includes password reset malfunctions that would allow the attackers to view credential information. It affects Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.14 and could enable attackers to gain complete control of the system. Because the flaw resides in how the BI Publisher Integration processes certain requests, exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution, data theft, or full operational shutdown. 

The attack surface is especially concerning: exposed Oracle E-Business Suite instances accessible over the internet are at highest risk, particularly where default or legacy configurations are still in place.

According to Bitsight Threat Intelligence

Currently, no public proof-of-concept (PoC) has been released, however, Bitsight has observed growing chatter in cybercriminal forums. Oracle is urging customers to patch immediately. 

CVE-2025-61882 technical overview

  • Vulnerability Type: Remote Code Execution (RCE) via HTTP
  • Affected Component: BI Publisher Integration in Oracle Concurrent Processing
  • Potential Impact: Full system compromise, credential exposure and data loss
  • CVSS Score: 9.8 (Critical)
  • DVE Score: 8.68 (Bitsight intelligence scoring)

Why this matters

  • Remote attackers may gain unauthorized access without credentials
  • Oracle E-Business Suite contains highly sensitive business data, including financials, employee records, and customer information 
  • Systems exposed to the internet are especially vulnerable
  • The ease of exploitation raises the risk of automated mass scanning and exploitation
  • These scores reflect both the technical severity and the likelihood of real-world exploitation

CVE-2025-61882 impact to organizations

Organizations using affected versions of Oracle E-Business Suite may face:

  • Unauthorized remote access and control
  • Data exfiltration and potential regulatory breaches
  • Lateral movement to other connected enterprise systems
  • Business downtime and operational disruption
  • Delayed detection, as HTTP-based exploits may evade traditional security monitoring

Recommendations

1. Immediate patch application

Apply Oracle’s security updates immediately. Delaying patching significantly increases exposure to exploitation.

2. Enhanced security monitoring

Implement detection rules in SIEM/EDR tools for:

  • Suspicious HTTP traffic to Oracle Concurrent Processing
  • Unusual system behavior tied to Oracle services
  • Anomalous authentication or process creation patterns

3. Access control review

Ensure Oracle E-Business Suite is not unnecessarily exposed to the internet. Limit access via VPNs, strong authentication, and network segmentation.

4. Incident response readiness

Equip Incident Response teams to recognize and respond to Oracle-targeted attacks. Prioritize alerting on relevant indicators such as:

  • Failed authentication attempts
  • Data access anomalies
  • Unusual behavior from the BI Publisher Integration component

5. Monitor vendor exposure

Assess third- and fourth-party vendors who may be running vulnerable Oracle EBS versions. A breach at their end could become your problem.

Threat landscape & Context

Although neither APT nor ransomware groups have claimed this vulnerability, its continued discussion in underground forums make it a serious concern. This follows a broader trend of attackers targeting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, given the critical data and operational value they represent.

Previous incidents—like exploitation of SAP RECON or MOVEit—demonstrated that flaws in enterprise apps quickly move from obscure CVEs to the frontline of cybercrime. CVE-2025-61882 is on that same path.

How Bitsight CTI and TPRM supports you

  • External Risk Identification: We detect vulnerable Oracle instances visible on the public internet
  • Threat Actor Monitoring: Track underground chatter, emerging PoCs, and signs of exploit weaponization
  • Campaign Correlation: Link CVEs like 2025-61882 to wider attack campaigns or threat actor TTPs
  • Third-Party Risk Insights: Monitor vendors and supply chain partners for Oracle EBS exposure
  • Executive-Ready Reporting: Turn complex vulnerabilities into clear, actionable insights for leadership

CVE-2025-61882 is not just a technical flaw, it’s a strategic risk. Unchecked, it could result in data loss, operational disruption, reputational damage, and regulatory exposure. Swift action is essential.

To learn more about CVE-2025-61882 or speak with a Bitsight CTI expert, contact us today.

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