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Oracle WebCenter Sites EUVDEUVD-2026-37444

| CVE-2026-35318 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-06-16 oracle
8.8
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 instance
  2. Delivery
    Obtain low-privileged editorial credentials
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted HTTP request to vulnerable endpoint
  4. Execution
    Escalate privileges within WebCenter Sites
  5. Persist
    Achieve full product takeover
  6. Impact
    Exfiltrate or modify managed content

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

Requires network HTTP/HTTPS reachability to an Oracle WebCenter Sites 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 instance and one valid low-privileged account on that instance (CVSS PR:L) - fully unauthenticated exploitation is not indicated. No user interaction, no special non-default configuration, and no platform-specific prerequisites are called out by Oracle; scope is unchanged (S:U), so impact is contained to the WebCenter Sites product itself. Exploitation is limited primarily by whether the application is reachable from the attacker's network position and whether they can obtain any authenticated session, however weak.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) signals a high-priority issue: network-reachable, low-complexity, no user interaction, and only a single low-privileged account required to achieve full takeover. Oracle explicitly calls it 'easily exploitable,' which strengthens the case for urgent patching of any internet- or partner-network-facing WebCenter Sites instance. The vulnerability is not currently listed in CISA KEV and no public POC has been identified, and EPSS data was not provided, so likelihood of mass exploitation is currently unquantified - however, Oracle Critical Patch Update issues historically see targeted exploitation within weeks of disclosure, particularly against Fusion Middleware. The 'Information Disclosure' tag conflicts with the C:H/I:H/A:H impact in the CVSS vector; defenders should trust the vector and Oracle's 'takeover' language over the tag.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained or registered any low-privileged WebCenter Sites account (e.g., a content contributor, a leaked partner credential, or a self-service editorial role) sends crafted HTTP requests to the WebCenter Sites application and escalates to full product takeover, gaining the ability to publish arbitrary content, exfiltrate managed assets, or pivot into the underlying Fusion Middleware host. No user interaction is required and the attack complexity is low, making credential reuse and phished editorial logins a realistic entry path; no public exploit identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jun 16, 2026

Account takeover in Oracle WebCenter Sites 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 allows a low-privileged remote attacker with HTTP access to fully compromise the product. The flaw is rated CVSS 8.8 with high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and Oracle classifies it as easily exploitable; no public exploit identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Apply the patches from Oracle's June 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html for WebCenter Sites 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 - Oracle CPU patches are the only supported remediation. Until patches are deployed, restrict network access to the WebCenter Sites administrative interfaces and HTTP endpoints to trusted management networks via firewall or reverse-proxy ACLs (this will block legitimate remote authors and should be coordinated with content teams), aggressively review and disable unused low-privilege editorial accounts since PR:L is the only credential barrier, and increase web access log monitoring for anomalous authenticated request patterns from content contributor accounts. Avoid exposing WebCenter Sites delivery and management tiers on the same hostname where feasible, and ensure WebLogic and front-end WAF rules are tuned to block known WebCenter Sites attack patterns.

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

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

Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle WebCenter Sites is a Java-based web experience management and content publishing platform within the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack, typically deployed on WebLogic and exposed via HTTP/HTTPS for content authors, editors, and front-end delivery. The affected CPE oracle_corporation:oracle_webcenter_sites covers all variants of versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Oracle has not published a CWE, but the combination of low-privilege HTTP access leading to full product takeover is consistent with authorization bypass, insecure direct object reference, or server-side injection flaws commonly seen in WebCenter Sites administrative and content APIs. Oracle's tag of 'Information Disclosure' understates the impact - the CVSS vector indicates full C/I/A compromise (takeover), not just data exposure.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

HTTP-reachable (AV:N), Oracle calls it easily exploitable (AC:L), requires one low-privileged WebCenter Sites account (PR:L), no user interaction, and results in full product takeover (C:H/I:H/A:H).

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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
Low
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 low privileged 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 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 account takeover vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) allowing low-privileged remote attackers to achieve full system compromise via standard HTTP protocols. Oracle rates the vulnerability as easily exploitable with severe impact across data confidentiality, system integrity, and service availability; no public exploit code currently exists. With no vendor patch available, organizations operating these versions face immediate and substantial risk to business operations, data security, and system availability.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Implement network segmentation restricting HTTP access to affected systems from internal networks only; enforce least-privilege role-based access controls for low-privilege accounts; deploy Web Application Firewall with account takeover detection signatures; maintain real-time alerting on anomalous authentication and privilege escalation activity; conduct daily access log reviews for unauthorized activity.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 62% 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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
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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