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Oracle WebCenter Portal EUVDEUVD-2026-37338

| CVE-2026-46845 CRITICAL
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
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 Portal HTTPS endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted request to Security Framework
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authentication controls
  4. Execution
    Gain administrative portal access
  5. Persist
    Exfiltrate content or modify portal pages
  6. Impact
    Pivot into Fusion Middleware backend

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
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

Exploitation requires only network reachability to the Oracle WebCenter Portal HTTPS interface of a running 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 instance with the Security Framework component active, which is the default and load-bearing component of any portal deployment. No authentication, user interaction, non-default configuration, or specific platform is required per the CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N. The only practical limiting factors are network exposure of the portal's HTTPS listener (often restricted to corporate networks or VPN in well-segmented environments) and the relatively narrow installed base of two specific Oracle Fusion Middleware versions.

Impact

All available signals point to this being a genuine priority issue rather than an inflated score: the CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) describes unauthenticated, low-complexity network exploitation with high impact on all three CIA properties, and Oracle's own advisory text characterizes it as 'easily exploitable' resulting in 'takeover'. EPSS data was not provided in the input so probabilistic exploitation likelihood cannot be quantified, and the CVE is not currently listed in CISA KEV nor accompanied by a public POC, so exploitation appears not yet widespread. WebCenter Portal is a high-value enterprise target frequently exposed to internal users and sometimes to the internet, and Oracle Fusion Middleware vulnerabilities have a strong historical track record of being weaponized within weeks of CPU disclosure - defenders should treat this as a 'patch immediately' item rather than wait for KEV listing. No conflicting signals were observed between the description and the CVSS vector.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An external attacker with only HTTPS reachability to the WebCenter Portal sends crafted requests to the Security Framework endpoint to bypass authentication or impersonate a privileged user, then leverages portal administration features to read content, plant malicious portal pages, or pivot into Fusion Middleware back-end services. Because no privileges or user interaction are required and the attack is low-complexity, mass scanning of internet-exposed WebCenter Portal instances becomes feasible once an exploit emerges, even though no public exploit identified at time of analysis exists today.

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

Remote unauthenticated takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 is possible via the Security Framework component, allowing attackers to fully compromise the portal over HTTPS without credentials or user interaction. Oracle rates this 9.8 CVSS (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) and describes exploitation as 'easily exploitable', though there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the Oracle June 2026 Critical Patch Update for WebCenter Portal as documented at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html - patch availability is confirmed per vendor advisory though no standalone fix version is published outside the CPU bundle. Until the CPU can be deployed, restrict network reachability of the WebCenter Portal HTTPS endpoints to trusted networks via firewall or reverse proxy ACLs, place the portal behind a web application firewall with rules that monitor and rate-limit authentication and session-establishment endpoints exposed by the Security Framework, and increase monitoring of WebCenter authentication and admin-action logs for anomalous unauthenticated access; the trade-off is that network restrictions may break legitimate remote-user access and WAF rules without a known exploit signature can only provide generic protection rather than a precise virtual patch.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle WebCenter Portal 14.1.2.0.0

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 within the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack used for building intranet and extranet sites with collaboration, content, and social features. The flaw resides in the Security Framework component, which mediates authentication, authorization, and session handling for portal requests. Although Oracle did not publish a CWE, the combination of network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and 'takeover' impact is consistent with an authentication bypass or broken-access-control class weakness in the framework that brokers identity for portal services. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:oracle_corporation:oracle_webcenter_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* confirms the product scope is the WebCenter Portal application itself rather than an embedded third-party library.

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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's description of unauthenticated HTTPS exploitation resulting in full portal takeover justifies AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N with high 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 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 HTTPS to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. 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 Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 contain a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-46845, CVSS 9.8) enabling unauthenticated remote attackers to fully compromise the portal without user interaction. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis; however, the vulnerability is rated as easily exploitable by Oracle and poses immediate risk of data breach, system compromise, and operational disruption. With no vendor patch currently available, organizations must implement interim containment measures and plan for upgrade when patches are released.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Network segmentation restricting portal access to secured VLANs with no external access; Web Application Firewall protecting the portal with rules to detect and block exploitation of the Security Framework component; reverse proxy requiring multi-factor authentication before portal access; disabled remote management interfaces; continuous monitoring and alerting on authentication failures and unusual access patterns; daily encrypted backups of portal configuration and user data; documented failover procedures and alternative portal infrastructure; regular review of access logs for exploitation indicators.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 60% exploitable
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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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