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Oracle WebCenter Content CVE-2026-60450

| EUVDEUVD-2026-46846 HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-4v9j-2p89-gg7m
8.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach Content Server HTTPS endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Craft malicious request meeting AC:H preconditions
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authentication / trigger flaw
  4. Execution
    Gain control of Content Server
  5. Impact
    Take over ECM repository and data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires network access to the Oracle WebCenter Content Server over HTTPS and targets supported versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0; per the CVSS vector (PR:N/UI:N) no authentication or user interaction is needed. The key limiting factor is high attack complexity (AC:H): Oracle rates this 'difficult to exploit,' implying the attacker must satisfy conditions beyond their direct control - such as specific server configuration, state, or timing - rather than firing a single unauthenticated request against a default install. The specific feature or configuration that must be present is not disclosed in Oracle's summary-level description, so the exact non-default prerequisite cannot be named from available data and should be confirmed against the July 2026 CPU advisory.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects a high-impact, network-reachable, unauthenticated flaw whose severity is tempered by high attack complexity (AC:H), meaning successful exploitation likely requires specific conditions, timing, or non-trivial effort rather than a trivial single request. No EPSS score, SSVC decision, or POC was provided in the input, and the CVE is not in CISA KEV, so there is no evidence of active or automatable exploitation at this time. This is a credible priority for internet-exposed WebCenter Content deployments given the unauthenticated network vector and full-takeover impact, but the AC:H rating and absence of any exploitation signal suggest it is not (yet) a mass-exploitation threat; the 'Information Disclosure' tag conflicts with the full C/I/A/takeover language in the description - this discrepancy should be verified against the Oracle July 2026 CPU advisory before final triage.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who can reach an internet-exposed Oracle WebCenter Content Server over HTTPS sends specially crafted requests that, after meeting the flaw's non-trivial preconditions (high attack complexity), bypass authentication controls and gain full control of the Content Server. This yields takeover of the ECM repository, exposing and allowing modification or destruction of stored enterprise documents. No public proof-of-concept was identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content (Content Server component) is possible in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, where an unauthenticated remote attacker with HTTPS network access can achieve complete takeover of the product. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, though the flaw is rated difficult to exploit (AC:H). No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in the Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html) to affected WebCenter Content installations running 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; the input identifies patch availability via this CPU advisory but does not list an exact patched build number, so treat this as patch available per vendor advisory and obtain the precise patch/PSU level from the Oracle CPU matrix and My Oracle Support. As compensating controls until patching, restrict network reachability of the Content Server HTTPS endpoint by placing it behind a VPN or IP-allowlisted reverse proxy and removing direct internet exposure (trade-off: may disrupt external content-sharing and federation use cases), and increase monitoring/WAF inspection of HTTPS requests to the Content Server (trade-off: WAF rules cannot be authored precisely without root-cause details Oracle has not published). Do not defer patching on the assumption of low risk, as the flaw permits unauthenticated full takeover.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebCenter Content 14.1.2.0.0
Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_webcenter_content no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle WebCenter Content is the enterprise content management (ECM) platform within Oracle Fusion Middleware, used for document, records, and digital asset management; the affected component is the Content Server, its core repository and services engine typically fronted over HTTP/HTTPS. The vulnerability is reachable over the network via HTTPS against the Content Server web tier without authentication. Oracle assigned no CWE (CWE: N/A) and the advisory tag indicates 'Information Disclosure,' but the CVSS vector shows full C/I/A impact consistent with a product takeover rather than pure data exposure, so the exact root-cause class (e.g., deserialization, authentication bypass, or injection) is not disclosed by Oracle's summary-level Critical Patch Update reporting.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.1 HIGH

Unauthenticated HTTPS-reachable takeover gives PR:N/UI:N and C/I/A:H; Oracle's 'difficult to exploit' rating supports AC:H with unchanged scope.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Content Server). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Content (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) can be completely compromised by unauthenticated remote attackers without requiring valid credentials, with no vendor patch currently available. Organizations running these versions face immediate risk of total content repository takeover, unauthorized document access, and potential lateral movement into enterprise networks.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Network-level segmentation restricting Content Server access to trusted administrative networks; deployment of Web Application Firewall (WAF) with exploit-pattern detection rules; IP-based access control lists limiting HTTPS connections to authorized sources; enhanced SIEM monitoring and alerting for suspicious authentication patterns and access anomalies; regular vulnerability rescans to validate control effectiveness until patch is released.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 79% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise ECM platform, common in large orgs but not ubiquitous
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

40
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +40
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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