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Oracle WebCenter Content CVE-2026-60663

| EUVDEUVD-2026-47022 CRITICAL
Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-m234-qf72-hx24
9.9
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
    Authenticate with low-privilege account
  2. Delivery
    Reach Web Content Management over HTTP
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted request exploiting flaw
  4. Execution
    Escalate to full WebCenter takeover
  5. Impact
    Pivot to connected middleware (scope change)

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Least privilege enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

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 WebCenter Content application (CVSS PR:L) - it is not fully unauthenticated. No user interaction is needed (UI:N) and attack complexity is low (AC:L), so once the attacker holds any low-privilege credential and can reach the Web Content Management component over HTTP, exploitation is easy and repeatable against the affected supported versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The primary limiting factors are the authentication requirement (a low-privilege account must exist or be obtainable) and network reachability of the WebCenter HTTP endpoint; there is no evidence a non-default configuration is required.

Impact

All available signals point to genuinely high risk rather than an inflated CVSS. The vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H combines remote reachability, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and full CIA impact with a scope change - the 9.9 score is driven largely by that scope change on top of complete impact. The one gating factor is PR:L: the attacker must hold some low-privilege account, so this is not fully unauthenticated. No EPSS score, KEV listing, or POC was provided in the input, so exploitation-in-the-wild cannot be confirmed and probability-of-exploitation data is missing; the assessment therefore rests on the CVSS profile and Oracle's own advisory. There is no conflicting data between the description and the vector - both agree on network HTTP access by a low-privileged user resulting in takeover. Given Oracle Fusion Middleware's history of being targeted after CPU disclosure, treat this as a real, near-term priority even absent KEV/EPSS evidence.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained or been granted a low-privilege WebCenter Content account sends crafted HTTP requests to the Web Content Management component, exploits the flaw to escalate beyond their assigned permissions, and gains full control of the WebCenter Content instance. Because of the scope change, the attacker then leverages that control to reach and impact connected middleware resources. No public proof-of-concept was identified at time of analysis, but the low complexity means exploitation is straightforward once a foothold account exists.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Privilege escalation to full takeover in Oracle WebCenter Content (Fusion Middleware, Web Content Management component) lets a low-privileged, network-based attacker fully compromise the server over HTTP. Because the CVSS vector marks a scope change (S:C), a successful attack can significantly impact additional products beyond WebCenter Content itself, driving the near-maximal 9.9 base score. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but the ease of exploitation (AC:L, PR:L) and complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact make this a top-priority patch in Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026, documented at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html, which is the primary and vendor-supported remediation for both affected releases (12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0); Oracle does not publish a separate standalone fix version, so the CPU patch level is the exact target. Because exploitation requires a low-privileged authenticated account and HTTP reachability, interim compensating controls until patching include restricting network access to the WebCenter Content HTTP endpoints to trusted management networks or via a reverse proxy/WAF, tightening and auditing low-privilege application accounts to reduce the pool of usable footholds, and enforcing least privilege on the WebLogic domain the component runs in; note that network restrictions may break legitimate remote content contributors and integrations, so validate access paths before enforcing. Given the scope change, also review and segment adjacent middleware services that could be affected downstream.

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 the enterprise content and document management platform within Oracle Fusion Middleware, typically deployed on top of Oracle WebLogic Server and used to store, manage, and publish web and business content. The affected element is the Web Content Management component. Oracle did not assign a CWE (CWE: N/A) and does not disclose the specific defect class, but the CVSS profile - network HTTP vector, low privilege, and a scope change leading to takeover - is characteristic of an authorization or injection-style flaw that lets an authenticated low-privilege user break out of their intended context. The scope change (S:C) indicates the vulnerable WebCenter component can act on resources managed by a separate security authority, such as the underlying WebLogic domain or connected middleware services.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.9 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.9 CRITICAL

Remote HTTP with low-privilege account (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N); scope change to adjacent middleware (S:C) with full takeover yields C:H/I:H/A:H.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/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:H/SI:H/SA:H

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
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. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Content, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Content deployments face a CRITICAL privilege escalation vulnerability (CVSS 9.9) allowing low-privileged users to gain complete control of affected servers, with potential lateral movement to connected systems due to scope change. The absence of an available vendor patch creates immediate risk for production environments. Organizations must implement urgent containment measures and establish daily monitoring for patch availability.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Deploy these interim controls: (1) Network access controls-restrict WebCenter Content to trusted IPs via firewall and web application firewall (WAF) rules to prevent network-based exploitation; (2) Account hardening-disable all low-privileged accounts with non-essential access and enforce strict least-privilege policies; (3) Enhanced monitoring-implement real-time alerting for privilege escalation attempts, lateral movement indicators, and process execution anomalies targeting WebCenter Content processes; (4) Require multi-factor authentication for all administrative and user access; (5) Maintain offline backups and evaluate temporary service offline deployment if business continuity permits.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 75% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise Oracle Fusion Middleware content platform, common but not universal
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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
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

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +50
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

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