Overview
Oracle has disclosed a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-21556 in the Oracle Agile PLM Framework, specifically affecting version 9.3.6. This flaw exists in the Agile Integration Services component and carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9, marking it as a highly severe issue with broad impact potential across integrated systems.
Technical Details
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization. It allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to exploit insufficient authorization checks. Due to a scope change, this issue may affect not only Agile PLM itself but also other integrated systems, amplifying the risk.
The CVSS vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, which indicates:
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed (other systems may be affected)
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
Impact
Successful exploitation can result in full compromise of the Oracle Agile PLM Framework, including:
- Unauthorized access to sensitive enterprise supply chain data
- Manipulation of critical PLM records and workflows
- Disruption or takeover of related systems due to the scope change
These impacts are particularly severe in organizations that heavily rely on Agile PLM for product lifecycle and supply chain management.
Affected Systems
- Oracle Agile PLM Framework version 9.3.6
Mitigation
Oracle has released a patch as part of the January 2025 Critical Patch Update. Organizations should:
- Apply the security patch immediately
- Audit access controls and integration boundaries
- Monitor for signs of privilege misuse or lateral movement
Conclusion
CVE-2025-21556 serves as a high-impact example of how incorrect authorization mechanisms can be leveraged for system takeover. Given its ease of exploitation and critical nature, immediate remediation is advised for all affected environments running Oracle Agile PLM Framework 9.3.6.
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