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Oracle WebCenter Capture CVE-2026-60958

| EUVDEUVD-2026-61480 CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-3j47-wqv8-m34p
9.8
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 reachable WebCenter Capture HTTP endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted request to Client Bundle
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authentication / trigger flaw
  4. Execution
    Achieve product takeover
  5. Impact
    Access or manipulate captured documents

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 only prerequisite stated is network access to the Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture service over HTTP; per the CVSS vector (PR:N/UI:N/AC:L) exploitation is unauthenticated, requires no user interaction, and is low-complexity against the affected supported versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. No special feature toggle or non-default configuration is called out in the description, so any reachable instance of these versions should be considered exploitable. The primary limiting factor is reachability: an instance segmented behind a VPN, firewall, or internal-only network is not exposed to remote attackers, which is the main real-world constraint on this otherwise unconditional vector.

Impact

The signals here align strongly toward high real-world risk rather than a paper-only high score. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) describes network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated exploitation with no user interaction, and Oracle's own language ('easily exploitable,' 'takeover') reinforces that. Countervailing signals: there is no EPSS score provided, no public POC identified, and the CVE is not in CISA KEV, so active exploitation is not confirmed and probability of imminent mass exploitation cannot be quantified from the supplied data. SSVC-style reasoning still favors urgency - technical impact is total, and an unauthenticated HTTP vector is inherently automatable if a POC emerges. Any organization running an internet- or intranet-exposed Capture instance should treat this as an urgent patch regardless of the missing EPSS/KEV data, because the barrier to weaponization is low once details circulate. The one tag present ('Information Disclosure') understates the impact - the CVSS vector and description indicate full compromise, not merely disclosure, so defenders should weight the vector over the tag.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who can reach the WebCenter Capture HTTP service - from the internet or a foothold on the internal network - sends a crafted request to the Client Bundle endpoint and, with no credentials and no user interaction, gains full control of the Capture instance and its document data. Given AV:N/AC:L/PR:N, this could be scripted and run at scale against exposed hosts. No public POC is identified at time of analysis, so this scenario is projected from the CVSS vector and Oracle's 'takeover' description rather than an observed exploit.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 19, 2026

Full remote takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture (Fusion Middleware, Client Bundle component) affects supported versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, allowing an unauthenticated attacker with only HTTP network access to fully compromise the product. Oracle rates this CVSS 3.1 9.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact and describes it as 'easily exploitable,' meaning no credentials or user interaction are needed. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV, but the unauthenticated network-takeover profile makes it a top-priority patch in Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update.

RemediationAI

Apply the patch delivered in the Oracle August 2026 Critical Patch Update; the exact fixed build is enumerated in the CPU advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html, which should be consulted for the precise patch/PSU number for each affected release (12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) - the input does not specify a discrete fixed version string, so cite the CPU advisory rather than an invented version. Until patching is complete, restrict network reachability of the WebCenter Capture HTTP endpoints: place the service behind a VPN or restrict source IPs via firewall/reverse-proxy ACLs so only trusted capture clients can reach it (trade-off: remote scanning stations lose direct access and must route through the allowed network path), and remove any internet exposure of the Capture client bundle endpoints. Because exploitation is unauthenticated and over HTTP, front-ending with a WAF or authenticating reverse proxy can reduce exposure but should be treated as interim mitigation, not a substitute for the CPU patch.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture 14.1.2.0.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_webcenter_enterprise_capture 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 Enterprise Capture is a document-imaging and batch-capture platform within Oracle Fusion Middleware used to scan, import, index, and route documents into enterprise content management systems. The affected 'Client Bundle' component is the client-side/applet-and-services package the Capture client uses to communicate with the server over HTTP. Oracle's advisory does not assign a specific CWE (CWE: N/A), so the precise root-cause class is not disclosed; however, an unauthenticated 'takeover' reachable over HTTP against a Java/Fusion Middleware component is consistent with common WebCenter/WebLogic-stack weaknesses such as insecure deserialization, authentication bypass, or unauthenticated remote code execution. Without a published CWE or technical write-up, the exact mechanism must be treated as vendor-undisclosed.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

Description states unauthenticated HTTP-reachable, easily exploitable takeover with full impact, matching AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N and C:H/I:H/A:H; scope unchanged.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/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
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Client Bundle). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) contains a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) allowing complete system compromise with no user interaction required. Organizations running affected versions face imminent risk of full infrastructure takeover; no vendor patch currently exists, necessitating immediate network segregation and monitoring until a fix is released.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) restrict network access to affected systems via firewall rules limiting connections to authorized administrative and application subnets; (2) deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules to detect exploitation attempts against WebCenter endpoints; (3) implement continuous monitoring with alerts on affected systems for anomalous HTTP requests, process execution, and outbound connections; (4) air-gap non-critical instances if operationally feasible; (5) maintain offline backups and incident response procedures enabling rapid recovery if compromise is detected.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 60% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise document-capture module, common in Oracle ECM shops but not universal
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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
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· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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

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