CVE-2026-91643: Vulnerability in Oracle Essbase (component: Java Based Agent)

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-91643 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting essbase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in Oracle Essbase (component: Java Based Agent). The supported version that is affected is 21.8.3.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Essbase. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Essbase accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-10-20
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-20 22:21 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 14:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle essbase DOWNGRADE

Affected: 21.8.3.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 21.8.3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy essbase || rpm -q essbase || essbase --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 21.8.3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison essbase sudo apt install essbase=<VERSION_BEFORE_21.8.3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold essbase

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list essbase sudo dnf downgrade essbase-<VERSION_BEFORE_21.8.3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add essbase

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-91643?

essbase: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-91643 being exploited?

CVE-2026-91643 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-91643 affect?

CVE-2026-91643 affects essbase. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Vulnerability in Oracle Essbase (component: Java Based Agent). The supported version that is affected is 21.8.3.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Essbas

How urgent is CVE-2026-91643?

Priority 28/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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