# CVE-2026-61053: Oracle Communications BRM Elastic Charging Engine takeover in Diameter Gateway

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-61053-oracle-communications-brm-elastic-charging-engine-takeover-in  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-21. Updated: 2026-07-22  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-61053 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-07-21

A vulnerability exists in Oracle's billing and revenue management software, specifically within the component responsible for real-time charging and network communication. An attacker who already has basic access to the server where this software is running could exploit this flaw to take full control of the charging engine. This could lead to unauthorized manipulation of billing data, service disruptions, or the theft of sensitive customer information.

Technologies: [Oracle Communications BRM - Elastic Charging Engine](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/communications-brm-elastic-charging-engine). Vendors: [Oracle](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/oracle).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-61053 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-61053 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-61053?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 21 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Oracle Communications BRM - Elastic Charging Engine 15.0.0.0.0, 15.0.1.0.0, 15.1.0.0.0, 15.2.0.0.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-61053?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-61053 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-61053?** Check whether you run Oracle Communications BRM - Elastic Charging Engine at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

This vulnerability affects the Diameter Gateway and SDK components of Oracle Communications BRM - Elastic Charging Engine. It is classified as a local exploit, requiring the attacker to have existing logon credentials to the underlying infrastructure where the application resides. The flaw is described as easily exploitable and does not require user interaction. A successful exploit allows a low-privileged user to achieve a complete compromise of the application, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is addressed in the Oracle Critical Patch Update for July 2026.

## Affected products

- Oracle Communications BRM - Elastic Charging Engine 15.0.0.0.0, 15.0.1.0.0, 15.1.0.0.0, 15.2.0.0.0

## Timeline

- 2026-07-21: advisory: Oracle published the July 2026 Critical Patch Update containing this vulnerability.
- 2026-07-21: disclosed: NVD published the CVE record.

## References

- [https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html)

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