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Oracle WebCenter Content EUVDEUVD-2026-46989

| CVE-2026-60631 CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-w9w4-g3gj-5728
9.3
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Recon
    Identify exposed WebCenter Content Server
  2. Delivery
    Craft malicious HTTP request/link
  3. Exploit
    Deliver to WebCenter user via phishing
  4. Install
    Victim interaction triggers flaw
  5. C2
    Bypass auth / cross scope boundary
  6. Execute
    Read, modify, or delete Content Server data
  7. Impact
    Pivot to connected Fusion Middleware products

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
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

Exploitation requires a network-reachable Oracle WebCenter Content Server HTTP endpoint on version 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0, and - per the CVSS UI:R metric and Oracle's description - human interaction from a person other than the attacker (a WebCenter user or administrator must open/act on attacker-supplied content). No authentication is required of the attacker (PR:N), so no prior credentials or accounts are needed. The primary limiting factors are that a victim must be induced to interact, the Content Server interface must be reachable from the attacker's network position, and the affected version must be running; the scope change (S:C) means a successful attack can also affect other products integrated with WebCenter Content.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N, base 9.3) signals a genuinely high-severity issue: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges, High confidentiality and integrity impact, and a scope change that extends damage beyond WebCenter itself. The single mitigating factor is UI:R - a human other than the attacker must be induced to act, which lowers automatability and makes this better suited to targeted phishing/social-engineering than mass, hands-off exploitation. No EPSS score, SSVC decision, KEV entry, or POC was provided, so real-world exploitation pressure cannot be quantified from the input; the 'Authentication Bypass' tag and scope change nonetheless make this a priority patch for internet-exposed WebCenter deployments. Note the conflict to verify: the CVSS marks the flaw unauthenticated (PR:N) yet also requires victim interaction, so effective exploitation depends on an authenticated or privileged victim being targeted rather than the environment being wide open.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker crafts a malicious HTTP request or link targeting the Content Server interface and delivers it to a WebCenter user or administrator (e.g., via phishing). When the victim opens or interacts with the crafted content, the flaw is triggered in their context, letting the attacker read, modify, or delete Content Server data and reach into additional connected Fusion Middleware products. No public exploit is identified at time of analysis, and the required human interaction (UI:R) means success hinges on social engineering rather than automated scanning.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Cross-scope compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content (Content Server component) in Fusion Middleware releases 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 lets a remote, unauthenticated attacker read and tamper with all Content Server data and pivot into other connected products. Exploitation is network-based over HTTP and requires luring a victim to trigger the attack (UI:R), with a resulting CVSS 3.1 score of 9.3 driven by a scope change and High confidentiality/integrity impact. No public exploit identified at time of analysis; this entry is disclosed via Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update and is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in the Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html); this is treated as Patch available per vendor advisory, as the source data cites the CPU rather than a specific patched build number, so confirm the exact patch/bundle for your 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 installation directly from Oracle. Until patched, reduce exposure by restricting network access to the Content Server HTTP interface to trusted internal networks or a VPN and placing it behind a reverse proxy/WAF that filters malformed or cross-origin requests (trade-off: may block legitimate integrations and external content contributors). Because exploitation requires victim interaction, reinforce anti-phishing controls and warn administrators/content managers against following untrusted WebCenter links (trade-off: procedural control only, does not remove the flaw). Do not rely on these compensating controls as a substitute for the CPU patch.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebCenter Content 14.1.2.0.0
Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_webcenter_content 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 Content is an enterprise content management (ECM) platform; the affected code lives in its Content Server component, which handles document ingestion, check-in/check-out, metadata, and rendering, and is typically fronted by an HTTP interface. The Oracle-supplied tag 'Authentication Bypass' combined with a CVSS scope change (S:C) and the note that 'attacks may significantly impact additional products' suggests a server-side request or trust-boundary flaw (e.g., SSRF/XXE/redirect or forged authentication context) where Content Server is coerced into acting against other integrated Fusion Middleware systems. No CWE was assigned in the source data, so the precise root-cause class is not formally classified; the mechanics are inferred from the CVSS vector and vendor tag rather than a detailed advisory.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.3 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
vuln.today AI 9.3 CRITICAL

Remote unauthenticated over HTTP (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N) but needs victim interaction (UI:R); scope change to other products (S:C) with High confidentiality/integrity, no availability impact.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Content Server). 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 Content. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Content, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.3 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Content (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) in Fusion Middleware is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote attacks that grant attackers complete read and write access to all stored content and enable lateral movement to connected systems. Organizations using this product face immediate risk of data exfiltration, unauthorized modification of business-critical content, and downstream compromise of connected infrastructure. No vendor patch is currently available, requiring urgent interim containment.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: restrict network access to essential users and systems only; deploy WAF rules to inspect HTTP requests for exploitation patterns; enable verbose logging and alerting on authentication failures, unusual content access, and modification events; consider temporary operational shutdown of non-critical instances; request undisclosed hardening guidance from Oracle support.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 79% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise ECM platform, common in large orgs but not ubiquitous
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 0.3%
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +46
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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