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Oracle WebCenter Content CVE-2026-60933

| EUVDEUVD-2026-61470 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-2g55-m4xc-pw2m
7.4
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
    Identify HTTP-accessible Content Server endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Craft complex authentication bypass HTTP request
  3. Exploit
    Bypass Content Server session or access validation
  4. Execution
    Achieve unauthenticated high-privilege session
  5. Impact
    Exfiltrate or tamper with all accessible content 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

The Oracle WebCenter Content Content Server must be reachable from the attacker over HTTP (AV:N). No authentication is required (PR:N) and no user interaction is needed (UI:N). However, exploitation is constrained by High attack complexity (AC:H): the attacker must meet specific, non-trivial preconditions to successfully bypass authentication - the exact nature of these conditions (e.g., timing window, specific HTTP header or parameter sequence, content state) is not disclosed in Oracle's CPU advisory, consistent with Oracle's standard non-disclosure policy. This complexity requirement meaningfully limits exploitation to skilled or determined attackers. Exploitation is further bounded to the WebCenter Content system itself (S:U), so there is no lateral scope change to adjacent Fusion Middleware components. Availability is not impacted. Organizations with Content Server instances isolated behind internal networks or requiring VPN access are not exposed to the network-vector attack path.

Impact

The vendor-assigned CVSS 3.1 score of 7.4 with vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N reflects a meaningful but operationally constrained threat. The High attack complexity (AC:H) is the primary mitigating factor: the attacker must satisfy specific preconditions - likely a precise request sequence or timing window - that reduce the population of capable threat actors compared to AC:L vulnerabilities. No EPSS score was provided in the available intelligence, precluding probabilistic exploitation likelihood comparison. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, and no public proof-of-concept code has been identified, both of which reduce near-term exploitation pressure. The scope is unchanged (S:U), meaning a successful attack is bounded to the WebCenter Content system itself and does not provide a pivot into adjacent Oracle Fusion Middleware components. Confidentiality and Integrity impacts are both rated High, meaning successful exploitation yields complete access to all content - both read and write - which is a significant business impact for organizations storing sensitive documents or records in this platform. Availability is unaffected (A:N). The balanced verdict: this is a genuine priority for organizations running internet-facing or externally reachable WebCenter Content deployments, but the AC:H requirement means it is unlikely to be opportunistically mass-exploited in the near term absent a public exploit.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker with HTTP network access to an exposed Oracle WebCenter Content instance identifies the Content Server endpoint and crafts a complex, multi-step HTTP request sequence designed to bypass authentication state validation - potentially exploiting a race condition, malformed session token, or parameter manipulation flaw in the Content Server. Upon successfully bypassing authentication, the attacker gains full read access to all documents stored in the content repository - including sensitive enterprise records, contracts, or regulated data - as well as the ability to create, overwrite, or delete critical content without leaving authenticated audit trails.

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 – Aug 19, 2026

Unauthorized read and write access to critical enterprise content data is achievable in Oracle WebCenter Content's Content Server component via an authentication bypass exploitable over HTTP. Affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, an unauthenticated remote attacker who overcomes the high attack complexity barrier can exfiltrate all accessible content or create, modify, and delete critical records. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

RemediationAI

Apply Oracle's Critical Patch Update for August 2026, referenced at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html. Exact patched build or release numbers are not independently confirmed from the available advisory data - consult the Oracle CPU directly to obtain the specific patch identifier for versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. For organizations that cannot immediately patch, the primary compensating control is network-layer restriction: limit HTTP access to the Content Server to trusted internal network segments or VPN-authenticated users only, which directly eliminates the AV:N attack vector and prevents unauthenticated network access. Additionally, review Content Server access logs for anomalous unauthenticated or low-privilege request patterns targeting content management endpoints. Note that network restriction does not address insider or already-authenticated attacker scenarios, and it imposes operational constraints on legitimate remote users. Oracle's general guidance for Fusion Middleware also recommends ensuring the Content Server is not directly Internet-facing without an authenticated reverse proxy in front of it.

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) platform within the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack, responsible for document lifecycle management, versioning, access control, and workflow. The vulnerable component is the Content Server, which handles HTTP-based ingestion and retrieval of content objects and enforces access policies. The vulnerability is tagged as an Authentication Bypass, indicating that the Content Server fails to properly validate or enforce authentication state for certain HTTP request patterns, allowing unauthenticated actors to impersonate privileged sessions or skip access control checks entirely. CWE classification was not assigned (N/A), which is consistent with Oracle's practice of not disclosing granular root-cause details in its CPU advisories. The CVSS AC:H metric suggests the bypass is non-trivial - likely dependent on specific request sequences, timing conditions, or parameter combinations rather than a simple unauthenticated endpoint. Affected CPE strings are not enumerated in the available data, but affected versions are confirmed as 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 7.4 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.4 HIGH

Network-reachable unauthenticated bypass with high attack complexity; full content confidentiality and integrity impact; no availability or scope change.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/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
None

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 HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

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Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Content deployments (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) are vulnerable to unauthenticated attacks enabling unauthorized read, write, and delete access to all business content. Attackers can exfiltrate proprietary documents or alter critical records without authentication, creating immediate data breach and compliance risk.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Restrict HTTP network access to Content Server via firewall rules and network segmentation; enable detailed audit logging of all content access and modifications; review and enforce additional application-layer access controls; assess feasibility of temporary migration of critical content to secure backup systems; and monitor Oracle security advisories for patch releases.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 75% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise ECM platform common in Oracle Fusion Middleware-heavy organizations
Data Quality
4 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 0.3%
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· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

37
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +37
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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