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Oracle WebCenter Content EUVDEUVD-2026-47016

| CVE-2026-60655 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-r46j-gcjf-xq25
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
    Obtain low-privilege WebCenter account
  2. Delivery
    Reach Web Content Management over HTTP
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted exploit request
  4. Execution
    Achieve full product takeover
  5. Impact
    Access or tamper with managed content

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 network HTTP access to the Oracle WebCenter Content Web Content Management interface and a valid low-privileged account (CVSS PR:L), so it is authenticated but needs only minimal privileges. No user interaction is required (UI:N) and attack complexity is low (AC:L), and Oracle explicitly calls it 'easily exploitable.' Limiting factors: the attacker must first possess or acquire credentials for the WebCenter instance, and only the affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 are in scope; risk is materially higher where the WebCenter HTTP endpoint is internet-reachable or where broad or self-service account provisioning exists. No specific non-default feature toggle is named in the advisory as a prerequisite.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H yields 8.8, driven by network reach, low complexity, no user interaction, and full CIA impact, offset only by the requirement for low-level privileges (PR:L). Oracle's own 'easily exploitable' phrasing reinforces the AC:L/low-effort assessment. No EPSS score was provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified; the CVE is not on CISA KEV and no POC is referenced, so there is no evidence of active exploitation. This is a genuine high priority rather than an inflated high-CVSS issue: any authenticated user - including low-privilege or self-registered accounts where enabled - can achieve full product takeover, which is a realistic insider/credential-theft attack path. The one signal tempering urgency is the PR:L requirement, meaning an attacker must first obtain some valid account, so exposure is highest where WebCenter is internet-facing or has broad user provisioning. No SSVC decision data was supplied.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained any low-privilege WebCenter Content account - through phishing, credential stuffing, or an insider - sends crafted HTTP requests to the Web Content Management component and, given the low attack complexity and no need for user interaction, escalates to full control of the WebCenter Content instance, reading, altering, or destroying managed content. No public POC is currently identified, so exploitation would require independent research or reverse-engineering of the July 2026 CPU patch.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Privilege-based full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content (Web Content Management component) in Fusion Middleware versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 lets a low-privileged, network-authenticated attacker take over the entire product over HTTP. Oracle rates it CVSS 3.1 8.8 with High confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, and describes it as 'easily exploitable.' There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not on CISA KEV, but the low attack complexity and 'takeover' outcome make it a high-priority patch in the July 2026 Oracle Critical Patch Update.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026 (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html) for the affected WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 lines; the CPU notes provide the exact patch/bundle identifiers per version - apply the corresponding CPU patch as the primary fix. No exact standalone fix version string was provided in this input, so treat the July 2026 CPU as the patch reference: patch available per vendor advisory. Until patched, reduce exposure by restricting network access to the WebCenter Content HTTP endpoints to trusted internal networks or VPN, tightening account provisioning to remove unnecessary low-privilege accounts and disabling any self-registration, and enforcing strong authentication (MFA) on all WebCenter users since PR:L means any valid account is a viable launch point. These controls reduce the pool of potential attackers but do not eliminate risk from a compromised legitimate credential, so patching remains essential.

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

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle WebCenter Content is an enterprise content and document management platform within Oracle Fusion Middleware, typically deployed on WebLogic Server as part of the Oracle content/imaging stack. The affected component is Web Content Management, the subsystem handling authored/published web content. Oracle assigned no CWE, so the exact weakness class (e.g., injection, deserialization, access control, or SSRF) is not disclosed; Oracle CPU advisories characteristically omit technical root-cause detail. The 'takeover' language combined with S:U (unchanged scope) indicates the attacker gains full control of the WebCenter Content application context itself rather than pivoting to the underlying OS or adjacent WebLogic domains.

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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

Network HTTP reach with low complexity and no interaction, but a valid low-privilege account is required (PR:L), and full product takeover yields C:H/I:H/A:H with unchanged scope.

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 Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Content Management). 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 Content. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. 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 Content in Fusion Middleware versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 contains a high-severity vulnerability allowing low-privileged authenticated users to achieve complete product compromise over HTTP with minimal attack complexity. Organizations running affected versions face immediate risk of unauthorized administrative access, data exfiltration, and system manipulation without available vendor mitigation. Rapid assessment and interim controls are critical to limit exposure.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: Restrict network access to WebCenter Content through firewall rules and network segmentation; enforce multi-factor authentication for all administrative accounts; implement privileged access management to monitor and log all administrative activity; disable network exposure for non-essential WCC instances; establish monitoring for suspicious privilege escalation attempts and anomalous account behavior.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 64% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
widely used enterprise ECM, but narrower footprint than core web infrastructure
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 0.4%
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
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

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Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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