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Oracle WebCenter Portal EUVDEUVD-2026-37321

| CVE-2026-46803 CRITICAL
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-06-16 oracle
10.0
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 Portal instance
  2. Delivery
    Fingerprint vulnerable version 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.0.0
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted HTTP request to Security Framework
  4. Execution
    Bypass authentication and gain portal control
  5. Persist
    Pivot via scope change to Fusion Middleware
  6. Impact
    Exfiltrate data and persist access

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

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 Portal 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 over HTTP, with no user interaction required, per the AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N vector. The only practical limiting factor is network reachability of the portal's HTTP/HTTPS listener: deployments fronted by IP-restricted WAFs, mutual-TLS gateways, or VPN-only access raise the bar to first obtaining that network position. There is no version-specific or feature-flag gating beyond running an affected release line, and authentication is explicitly not required.

Impact

Every available signal points to maximum severity: CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H yields the rare 10.0 ceiling, indicating remote, low-complexity, unauthenticated, no-user-interaction exploitation with scope change and total CIA impact. The vulnerability is not currently listed in CISA KEV and no public proof-of-concept has been identified, and EPSS data was not provided, so this is not yet observed in widespread exploitation; however, Oracle Critical Patch Update flaws of this profile historically attract rapid reverse-engineering once the patch is diffed. Defenders should treat the absence of KEV/POC as a short window rather than a reassurance, particularly because portal deployments are frequently internet-exposed and tied to identity infrastructure. No conflicts exist between the data sources - vendor description, EUVD record, and CVSS vector all align on unauthenticated network takeover.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An external attacker scans the internet for Oracle WebCenter Portal login pages, identifies a vulnerable 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 instance by fingerprinting response headers and static assets, and sends a single crafted HTTP request to a Security Framework endpoint that bypasses authentication. Because the CVSS scope change extends impact beyond the portal, the attacker uses the resulting takeover to harvest stored credentials, identity tokens, and integration secrets, then pivots into connected Fusion Middleware components such as WebLogic-hosted applications and back-end content repositories. No public exploit code has been identified at the time of analysis, but the low-complexity unauthenticated vector means a working exploit is likely to appear shortly after patch diffing.

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 Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 is possible over HTTP via a flaw in the Security Framework component, with a scope change extending impact to additional Oracle Fusion Middleware products. The maximum CVSS 3.1 score of 10.0 reflects network-reachable exploitation with no authentication or user interaction and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss; no public exploit identified at time of analysis, but the trivial attack profile makes this a top-priority patch.

RemediationAI

Apply the patches delivered in the Oracle Critical Patch Update advisory of June 2026 (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html) for Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; Oracle CPU bundles are the only vendor-released fix path and must be staged on a non-production environment first because Fusion Middleware patching often requires OPatch, domain restarts, and revalidation of customized portal applications. Until patching is complete, restrict network exposure of the WebCenter Portal HTTP/HTTPS endpoints to trusted networks via a WAF or reverse proxy ACL, monitor portal access logs for anomalous unauthenticated requests to Security Framework endpoints, and where feasible take internet-facing portal instances offline - accepting the trade-off that legitimate external users (extranet partners, remote employees) will lose access until the CPU is applied. Do not rely on disabling individual portal features as a substitute, since the flaw is in the cross-cutting Security Framework rather than an optional module.

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

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle WebCenter Portal is an enterprise portal platform within the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack used to build intranets, extranets, and composite web applications, often integrated with WebLogic Server, Oracle Identity Management, and back-end content systems. The flaw resides in the product's Security Framework, the layer responsible for authentication, authorization, and identity propagation across portal services, meaning the very component meant to enforce trust boundaries is the one being bypassed. While Oracle did not publish a CWE, the combination of unauthenticated network exploitability with a scope change is consistent with an authentication bypass or broken access control class issue (CWE-287/CWE-862-family) that lets an external HTTP requester reach privileged portal operations and pivot into downstream Fusion Middleware components.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 10.0 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 10.0 CRITICAL

Vendor description confirms unauthenticated HTTP exploitation with no user interaction, scope change to other Fusion Middleware products, and full takeover impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Security Framework). 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. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 are subject to unauthenticated remote complete system takeover via HTTP, with no vendor patch currently available. Any internet-facing instance allows attackers to gain unrestricted access to all data, functionality, and connected Oracle Fusion Middleware systems without credentials or user interaction. Organizations running these versions face immediate risk of total application and data compromise.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Network segmentation restricting access to trusted sources only; reverse-proxy WAF filtering on Security Framework endpoints; disable HTTP and enforce HTTPS with certificate pinning; continuous monitoring for exploitation attempts via Security Framework component log anomalies; if business-critical and internet-facing, consider immediate air-gap isolation pending patch release.

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

51
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +50
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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