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Oracle WebCenter Portal CVE-2026-91248

| EUVDEUVD-2026-106503 MEDIUM
2026-10-20 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-4rfr-rh22-53qp
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Identify exposed WebCenter Portal endpoint
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted HTTP request to Runtime Tools
  3. Execution
    Bypass access control on data subset
  4. Impact
    Read unauthorized portal data

Vulnerability Assessment

Exploitation Conditions

No special configuration is stated as required: the description indicates an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, Runtime Tools component), consistent with exploitation against reachable/default-style deployments. The principal LIMITING factors are impact scope and reachability rather than preconditions: successful attacks yield only unauthorized READ access to a subset of accessible data (no data modification or service disruption, per C:L/I:N/A:N), and exploitation requires the WebCenter Portal HTTP interface to be network-reachable by the attacker - so instances restricted to internal networks or behind access controls present a materially smaller attack surface.

Impact

This is a moderate-severity information-disclosure flaw (CVSS 3.1 base 5.3) whose vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) signals the easiest-to-reach access profile: network-reachable over HTTP, low attack complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. However, the impact is deliberately narrow - C:L with I:N and A:N - meaning an attacker gains unauthorized read access only to a subset of WebCenter Portal data, with no write, modification, or denial-of-service capability. No EPSS score, CISA KEV listing, POC, or SSVC decision data was provided in the input, so exploitation likelihood cannot be quantified from the sources given; this appears to be no public exploit identified at time of analysis. The realistic priority is MEDIUM: the unauthenticated-network attack surface makes it worth patching promptly on internet-facing deployments, but the limited confidentiality-only impact and absence of any active-exploitation or exploit-availability signal mean it is not an emergency relative to higher-impact RCE or privilege-escalation issues. Note one metadata tension to verify: the input Tags include 'Authentication Bypass,' yet the description characterizes the issue as unauthorized read access to a data subset (information disclosure), not a full authentication bypass - treat the tag cautiously and confirm the true vulnerability class with Oracle's advisory.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote, unauthenticated attacker sends crafted HTTP requests to the Runtime Tools component of an internet-reachable Oracle WebCenter Portal instance and retrieves a subset of portal data they should not be able to view. Because the CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, no credentials, elevated privileges, or victim interaction are required and complexity is low. No public exploit code was identified in the provided intelligence, so exploitation would currently require independent development.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 21, 2026

Information disclosure in Oracle WebCenter Portal (Runtime Tools component) allows unauthenticated, network-positioned attackers to read a subset of accessible data from versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.3 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, indicating low-complexity remote exploitation without credentials or user interaction, but impact is limited to confidentiality (C:L) with no integrity or availability effect. No public exploit code was identified at time of analysis, and exploitation requires the portal's HTTP interface to be reachable.

RemediationAI

Treat Oracle's October 2026 Critical Patch Update (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2026.html) as the authoritative fix path and apply the WebCenter Portal update it prescribes for 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; the provided data does not specify an exact patched build number, so confirm the fixed bundle in that advisory before deployment. If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure by restricting the WebCenter Portal HTTP listener to trusted networks or VPN users, fronting it with an authenticating reverse proxy or WAF that inspects Runtime Tools requests, and disabling Runtime Tools features that are not required. Trade-offs: network restrictions can disrupt remote or partner access; a reverse proxy or WAF adds latency and requires rule tuning to avoid blocking legitimate portal traffic; disabling Runtime Tools may break portal administration or customization workflows.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebCenter Portal 14.1.2.0.0
Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_webcenter_portal no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle WebCenter Portal is an enterprise portal platform in Oracle Fusion Middleware, and the Runtime Tools component is exposed through the portal's HTTP interface. The provided CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N) describes a remote, low-complexity attack that requires no credentials and no user interaction and yields only limited confidentiality impact. The root-cause weakness class is not identified (CWE: N/A), but the supplied tag 'Authentication Bypass' combined with PR:N is consistent with an access-control or authentication check that can be bypassed on a reachable Runtime Tools endpoint. EUVD lists Oracle WebCenter Portal 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0 as affected; no CPE strings were provided, so exact platform/edition mapping cannot be confirmed from the available data. The independent assessment notes no special configuration is required, but exploitation depends on the HTTP interface being reachable, so internal-only or access-controlled deployments have a smaller exposure.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 5.3 MEDIUM

Unauthenticated HTTP-reachable attack gives AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N; impact is limited unauthorized read of a data subset, so C:L with I:N/A:N and unchanged scope.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionNVD

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Runtime Tools). 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 Portal. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebCenter Portal accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 77% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise Oracle Fusion Middleware portal, moderate but specialized deployment footprint
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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
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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