Skip to main content

Oracle WebCenter Content CVE-2026-60656

| EUVDEUVD-2026-47017 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-qp57-q8mf-vhgp
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
View

Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privilege WebCenter account
  2. Delivery
    Reach Web Content Management over HTTP
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted exploit request
  4. Execution
    Escalate to full product control
  5. Impact
    Take over content and host data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

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 HTTP interface plus a valid low-privileged account on the target (CVSS PR:L), targeting the Web Content Management component of versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; no user interaction and no high privileges are needed (UI:N, AC:L). The limiting factors that reduce realistic risk are the authentication requirement - an attacker must first hold or acquire credentials, so a fully anonymous internet attacker cannot exploit it directly - and the version scope, which confines impact to these two supported releases. There is no indication a non-default configuration is required; the flaw appears exploitable against standard deployments once the attacker is authenticated.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, base 8.8 High) signals genuinely serious real-world risk: network-reachable over HTTP, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and only a single low privilege required, yielding full compromise. This is not a high-score-but-low-real-risk case - the only meaningful barrier is that an attacker needs some authenticated foothold (PR:L). Counterbalancing signals are absent or weak: no EPSS score was provided, the CVE is not in CISA KEV (no confirmed active exploitation), and no public POC is referenced, so exploitation is not yet demonstrated in the wild. No SSVC decision data was supplied. The dominant uncertainty is the missing CWE and the meaning of 'takeover,' which could range from remote code execution on the host to full application-data compromise - treat as potential RCE until Oracle detail clarifies. Overall: a real priority for any internet- or intranet-exposed WebCenter Content instance, tempered by the authentication prerequisite and the current lack of a public exploit.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained or been granted any low-privilege account on an internet- or intranet-reachable Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 instance sends a crafted HTTP request to the Web Content Management component and, exploiting the flaw's low complexity, escalates from limited access to full control of the product. The result is takeover of WebCenter Content with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact - allowing theft or tampering of managed content and potential further pivot into the Fusion Middleware/WebLogic host. No public POC was identified at time of analysis, so a working exploit would need to be developed.

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

Get an e-mail when this CVE is exploited, patched or re-scored. Free account.

Alert me

AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content is possible in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 (Web Content Management component of Oracle Fusion Middleware), where a low-privileged, network-adjacent attacker sending crafted HTTP requests can escalate to complete takeover of the product with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Oracle rates this 8.8 (CVSS 3.1) and describes it as 'easily exploitable,' meaning any authenticated user with minimal privileges can seize the system. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV, but the low attack complexity and 'takeover' outcome make it a priority patch.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html), which is the vendor's remediation channel for both affected releases (12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0); a specific standalone patched build number was not provided in the input data, so identify the exact patch for your version within the CPU. Because exploitation requires a low-privileged authenticated HTTP session, effective compensating controls until patching is complete include restricting network access to the WebCenter Content HTTP endpoints to trusted management networks or via VPN, tightening account provisioning to remove unnecessary low-privilege user accounts, and placing a WAF or reverse proxy in front of the Web Content Management interfaces to limit exposure - with the trade-off that these controls do not stop an attacker who already holds a valid low-privilege account and may disrupt legitimate content authors if access is over-restricted. Do not rely on these mitigations as a substitute for the CPU patch.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle WebCenter Content 14.1.2.0.0

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-management (ECM) and digital asset platform within Oracle Fusion Middleware, typically deployed on WebLogic Server and exposed over HTTP for document ingestion, web content management, and imaging workflows. The affected component is Web Content Management, which handles authoring and rendering of managed web content. The CWE is listed as N/A by the source, so the precise flaw class is not published; however, Oracle's language of 'takeover' by a low-privileged HTTP user combined with full C/I/A impact is characteristic of an authorization/injection or deserialization-style defect common to Java/WebLogic middleware, where an authenticated request path allows an attacker to act beyond their intended privilege level. Exact affected products per Oracle and ENISA EUVD are Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; no CPE strings were supplied in the input.

Know when Webcenter Content gets its next vulnerability

  • Watch products and get an email when something new is published
  • Check this CVE against your own stack and servers
  • Exploit and PoC references, threat intelligence from 22 sources

No credit card · 7-day full trial

Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Network HTTP reachable with low complexity and a single low privilege leading to full product takeover, so AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N with high C/I/A.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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
Low
Privileges Required
Low
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: 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 of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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 critical privilege escalation flaw allowing any low-privileged user to achieve complete system compromise, threatening confidentiality and availability of enterprise content and creating compliance exposure. With no vendor patch currently available, organizations must immediately implement interim security controls.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Restrict network access to affected systems via firewall rules and VPN-only enforcement; implement role-based access controls limiting privileges to only essential personnel; enable comprehensive audit logging of all user activity and configuration changes; consider temporary operational restrictions on sensitive content until patching available; monitor CVSS advisories and vendor notifications daily for patch release.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 64% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise Oracle ECM middleware, 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
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
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.

CVE-2017-10075 HIGH POC
8.2 Aug 08

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Content Server). Rate

CVE-2026-60644 CRITICAL
10.0 Jul 21

Full takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content (Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) is achievable by an unauthentica

CVE-2026-60663 CRITICAL
9.9 Jul 21

Privilege escalation to full takeover in Oracle WebCenter Content (Fusion Middleware, Web Content Management component)

CVE-2026-46783 CRITICAL
9.8 Jun 16

Remote unauthenticated takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content: Imaging (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) is possible vi

CVE-2026-60463 CRITICAL
9.8 Jul 21

Remote takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content: Imaging (Fusion Middleware Core component) allows an unauthenticated attack

CVE-2026-60435 CRITICAL
9.8 Jul 21

Full remote takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content (Fusion Middleware Content Server) is possible when an unauthenticated

CVE-2026-60905 CRITICAL
9.6 Aug 18

Cross-scope compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content (Content Server component) in Fusion Middleware versions 12.2.1.4.0 a

CVE-2026-60632 CRITICAL
9.3 Jul 21

Scope-changing information disclosure and data tampering in Oracle WebCenter Content (Content Server component) versions

CVE-2026-60631 CRITICAL
9.3 Jul 21

Cross-scope compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content (Content Server component) in Fusion Middleware releases 12.2.1.4.0 a

CVE-2026-46784 CRITICAL
9.1 Jun 16

Unauthenticated remote compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content: Imaging (component: Core) in Oracle Fusion Middleware ver

CVE-2026-60649 CRITICAL
9.1 Jul 21

Unauthenticated data compromise in Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 (Fusion Middleware Web Content Man

CVE-2026-46780 HIGH
8.8 Jun 16

Account takeover in Oracle WebCenter Content: Imaging (Fusion Middleware) allows a low-privileged authenticated attacker

This site uses cookies essential for authentication and security. No tracking or analytics cookies are used. Privacy Policy