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Oracle WebCenter Content CVE-2026-60646

| EUVDEUVD-2026-47005 HIGH
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-fgcw-7q8j-37w2
8.0
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
    Obtain low-privilege WebCenter account
  2. Delivery
    Craft malicious web content/request
  3. Exploit
    Lure legitimate user to interact
  4. Execution
    Trigger flaw in Web Content Management
  5. Impact
    Take over WebCenter Content instance

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution

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

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires (1) network access to the Oracle WebCenter Content HTTP interface, (2) a valid low-privileged account on the system (PR:L - authenticated per the CVSS vector), and (3) human interaction from a person other than the attacker (UI:R), meaning a separate legitimate user must be induced to view or act on attacker-supplied content within the Web Content Management component. Limiting factors that reduce real-world risk: the mandatory second-party interaction, the requirement for pre-existing authentication, and reachability of the WebCenter Content HTTP endpoint; instances that are internal-only, tightly access-controlled, or single-user are substantially harder to attack. Affected only on versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H yields a base score of 8.0 (High): the attack is remote and low-complexity but gated by two real factors - the attacker needs low-level privileges (PR:L, i.e. an authenticated account) and a separate human must be induced to interact (UI:R). No EPSS score was supplied, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified. The vulnerability is not in CISA KEV and no POC is referenced, so this is currently a high-severity but not-yet-exploited issue. A conflict worth flagging: Oracle tags it 'Information Disclosure' while the vector and description assert full takeover with High I and A impact - the vector should be treated as authoritative, but the mismatch means defenders should confirm the true impact with Oracle. Because it requires both authentication and victim interaction, real-world exploitation is more plausible in multi-user or externally-accessible deployments than in tightly isolated ones.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who holds or phishes a low-privilege WebCenter Content account crafts malicious content or a request and gets a legitimate user - such as a content reviewer or administrator - to view or act on it over HTTP, at which point the flaw is triggered and the attacker gains full control of the WebCenter Content instance. Given AC:L the technical exploitation is straightforward, but success hinges on the required victim interaction. No public POC is identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content (Fusion Middleware, Web Content Management component) is possible in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, where a low-privileged, network-authenticated attacker who lures a victim into a triggering action can achieve complete takeover of the product with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact (CVSS 3.1 base 8.0). Oracle rates the flaw as easily exploitable over HTTP but conditions it on human interaction from a second party. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in the Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update (Patch available per vendor advisory) referenced at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html; Oracle distributes these as CPU bundle patches for WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 rather than as a single renamed version, so identify and deploy the specific CPU-July-2026 patch for your installed release. No exact standalone fix version was provided in the input, so consult the CPU advisory patch matrix for the precise patch number for your platform. As compensating controls until patching, restrict network reachability of the WebCenter Content HTTP endpoints to trusted internal networks or place them behind a VPN/reverse proxy with strict access lists (trade-off: may break legitimate external content authoring workflows); tighten account provisioning and review low-privilege user accounts since exploitation requires an authenticated session; and, because the attack depends on human interaction, brief content authors and reviewers on not opening or acting on untrusted content or links within the application (trade-off: awareness measures reduce but do not eliminate the risk).

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

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle WebCenter Content is an enterprise content and document management platform within the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack, and the affected component is Web Content Management, which handles authoring, storing, and rendering of web content. The vulnerability is exposed over HTTP and requires an authenticated session, indicating the flaw resides in an application-tier feature reachable by legitimate low-privilege users. No CWE was assigned in the input, so the precise root-cause class is unconfirmed; Oracle's own tagging labels it 'Information Disclosure,' but the CVSS vector reports High impact across Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, which points to a takeover-class weakness broader than pure disclosure - the discrepancy should be verified against Oracle's advisory.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.0 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.0 HIGH

Remote HTTP attack (AV:N/AC:L) needs an authenticated low-priv account (PR:L) and a second user's interaction (UI:R); full takeover gives C:H/I:H/A:H with unchanged scope.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/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
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Content Management). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 contain a high-severity vulnerability enabling complete account takeover when attackers with low-privileged access convince users to trigger a malicious action, potentially exposing sensitive business content and enabling lateral infrastructure compromise. The vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network but requires user interaction; while no public exploit currently exists, the combination of accessibility and high confidentiality/integrity impact creates material risk for organizations managing business-critical content through this platform. Leadership should prioritize access controls, credential hardening, and upgrade planning immediately.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: network segmentation restricting WebCenter Content access to authorized users and systems only; multi-factor authentication enforcement for all accounts with platform access; user awareness training on social engineering and phishing; principle of least privilege for system and application permissions; real-time monitoring and alerting for unusual authentication events and suspicious content access; expedited upgrade planning and testing for patched versions upon vendor release.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 72% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise Oracle content management platform, common in large orgs but not ubiquitous
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

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 0.4%
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

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

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