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Oracle WebCenter Sites EUVDEUVD-2026-37315

| CVE-2026-46797 CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-06-16 oracle
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 exposed WebCenter Sites HTTP endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted unauthenticated HTTP request
  3. Exploit
    Trigger vulnerability in WebCenter Sites component
  4. Execution
    Gain control of application context
  5. Persist
    Exfiltrate content and credentials
  6. Impact
    Pivot to Fusion Middleware host

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
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

No special conditions - remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations of Oracle WebCenter Sites 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0, requiring only network reachability to the product's HTTP(S) listener (per AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). The only practical limiting factors are network exposure of the WebCenter Sites HTTP endpoints (instances behind VPN/WAF that block the affected URI patterns are not reachable) and running one of the two listed supported versions; no user interaction, no authenticated session, and no non-default feature toggle are required.

Impact

All signals point to high real-world risk: CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N reflects a network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated path to full C/I/A impact, and Oracle itself characterizes the issue as 'easily exploitable.' No EPSS score, KEV listing, or public POC is supplied in the input, so exploitation probability data is missing - this means the issue is not yet known to be actively exploited, but Oracle Fusion Middleware CPU advisories with these characteristics are historically reverse-engineered from patches within weeks. The lack of a CWE and the abstract Oracle description are typical of Oracle CPUs and limit detection engineering; treat as priority-one patching despite missing telemetry, rather than waiting for KEV confirmation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An internet-positioned attacker scans for the WebCenter Sites HTTP interface (commonly /cs/ContentServer or Satellite Server endpoints) and sends a single crafted unauthenticated HTTP request that triggers the flaw, gaining full control of the WebCenter Sites instance. From there, they pivot to defacing published websites, exfiltrating editorial content and credentials cached in the CMS, or moving laterally into the underlying WebLogic and Fusion Middleware stack. No POC is referenced in the supplied data, but the low-complexity unauthenticated vector makes mass scanning likely once any exploit is published.

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

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jun 16, 2026

Unauthenticated remote takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 is possible via HTTP, allowing attackers to fully compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the content management platform. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory rates this 9.8 CVSS and describes it as easily exploitable with no authentication or user interaction. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but the unauthenticated network vector and high impact place this among the highest-priority items in the CPU.

RemediationAI

Patch available per vendor advisory: apply the WebCenter Sites fixes bundled in the Oracle Critical Patch Update of June 2026 (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html) to both the 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 branches; Oracle does not publish a distinct fix version string, so apply the CPU patch listed for your installed release. Until patched, restrict HTTP/HTTPS access to WebCenter Sites admin and content delivery endpoints to trusted networks via WAF or reverse-proxy ACLs (trade-off: may block legitimate editor traffic from remote offices), enable logging of unusual POST traffic to /cs/, /webcentersites/, and Satellite Server endpoints, and disable any unused remote management interfaces - generic 'defense in depth' is insufficient given the unauthenticated takeover impact.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebCenter Sites 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle WebCenter Sites 14.1.2.0.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_webcenter_sites 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 Sites is an enterprise web experience management and content publishing platform within Oracle Fusion Middleware, commonly deployed for public-facing marketing and customer portals on WebLogic application servers. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:oracle_corporation:oracle_webcenter_sites covers all current Oracle-supported branches (12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0). Although Oracle did not publish a CWE classification, the combination of HTTP attack vector, no privileges required, and full takeover impact is consistent with classes such as authentication bypass, unsafe deserialization, or unauthenticated server-side injection that have historically affected WebCenter Sites and adjacent Fusion Middleware components.

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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

Oracle states unauthenticated HTTP attacker can take over the product, so AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N with full C/I/A impact and unchanged scope.

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 Sites product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: WebCenter Sites). 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 Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites. 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 Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 contain a critical, unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability allowing complete compromise of affected content management platforms. No patch is currently available from Oracle, creating immediate operational risk for organizations managing business-critical content, customer data, and web properties through these instances. This represents one of the highest-priority vulnerabilities in Oracle's June 2026 Critical Patch Update.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Network segmentation-restrict affected instances to private networks with access only from authorized systems; (2) WAF deployment-implement rules to detect and block HTTP exploitation attempts; (3) Enhanced monitoring-enable deep packet inspection and alerting on anomalous HTTP payloads; (4) Credential rotation-reset all WebCenter Sites administrative and service account passwords; (5) Backup verification-confirm immutable, offline backups exist. These controls reduce exploitability window but do not eliminate risk; patch application or system replacement is mandatory for remediation.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 60% exploitable
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 0.5%
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
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +49
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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