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Oracle WebCenter Content EUVDEUVD-2026-61291

| CVE-2026-60983 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-vrgv-vrfg-8hmp
7.7
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-privileged WebCenter Content account
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted HTTP request to Content Server
  3. Exploit
    Exploit authorization bypass in Content Server
  4. Execution
    Access all WebCenter Content data beyond authorized scope
  5. Impact
    Pivot to adjacent Oracle Fusion Middleware components

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

The attacker must possess at minimum a low-privileged authenticated account on the Oracle WebCenter Content system, as confirmed by PR:L in the CVSS vector - unauthenticated attackers are explicitly out of scope. Network access via HTTP to the Content Server component is required (AV:N). Both affected versions (14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0) are listed as vulnerable in their default supported configurations; no non-default feature flag or special deployment mode is specified as a prerequisite, implying standard installations are at risk. Exploitation is bounded by the authentication requirement: environments where Content Server is not internet-exposed and low-privileged accounts are tightly controlled face meaningfully reduced realistic risk despite the network attack vector. The scope change caveat applies only when additional Oracle Fusion Middleware products share the same environment as the vulnerable Content Server instance.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N yields a 7.7 High score, and the individual metrics collectively indicate a meaningfully exploitable flaw: network-accessible, low complexity, no user interaction, and a scope change that extends blast radius beyond the vulnerable component itself. The sole limiting factor is the requirement for a low-privileged account (PR:L), which in many enterprise WebCenter Content deployments is a low bar - content portals often have broad employee or contractor user bases. EPSS data is not available in the provided intelligence, precluding a statistical exploitation probability comparison. No CISA KEV listing is present, and no POC has been identified, suggesting the vulnerability has not been publicly weaponized. The Authentication Bypass tag elevates real-world risk beyond what a simple misconfiguration finding would warrant, as it implies the access control bypass is inherent to the software rather than operator error. The confidentiality-only impact (C:H/I:N/A:N) means integrity and availability are not at stake, but full read access to all Content Server data - potentially including sensitive documents, contracts, or regulated data - represents a critical data loss scenario for affected organizations. Overall: a genuine remediation priority for any organization running these versions with a non-trivial user population.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker holding any valid low-privileged WebCenter Content user account - such as a contractor, a departing employee, or a compromised credential - sends a crafted HTTP request to the Content Server endpoint that triggers an authorization bypass, allowing them to read documents, metadata, and content repositories beyond their permitted access scope. The low complexity (AC:L) and absence of required user interaction (UI:N) mean the technique does not rely on social engineering or race conditions, making it repeatable and scriptable. If the scope change extends to co-hosted Oracle Fusion Middleware components, the attacker may use the initial data access to extract credentials or configuration that enable lateral movement within the broader Fusion Middleware environment. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.

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 – Aug 19, 2026

Unauthorized data exposure in Oracle WebCenter Content's Content Server allows authenticated low-privileged users to access critical or complete enterprise content data over HTTP, with a CVSS 3.1 scope change (S:C) signaling collateral impact on additional Oracle Fusion Middleware components in the same environment. Affecting supported versions 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, the vulnerability is tagged as an authentication bypass and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.7, reflecting low attack complexity and no user interaction once a valid account is held. No public exploit code and no CISA KEV listing have been identified at time of analysis, though the straightforward exploitation conditions make patching urgent for environments with broadly distributed low-privileged accounts.

RemediationAI

Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for August 2026, available at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html, which addresses CVE-2026-60983 in Oracle WebCenter Content. No specific patched version number beyond the CPU reference is independently confirmed in the available intelligence - consult the Oracle advisory directly to identify the exact patched build for your release track (12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0). For organizations unable to apply the patch immediately, restrict network access to the Content Server HTTP interface to trusted internal IP ranges or VPN-only segments, reducing exposure to internal threat actors with valid accounts. Audit current low-privileged account assignments and remove accounts that are dormant or no longer required, since PR:L is the sole prerequisite for exploitation. Enable and review Content Server access logs for anomalous bulk content access or access to data outside a user's normal activity pattern. Be aware that restricting Content Server network access will impact legitimate remote or mobile users and may require coordination with business owners.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle WebCenter Content 14.1.2.0.0

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 (formerly Stellent Universal Content Management) is Oracle's enterprise content management platform, delivered as a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The affected sub-component is the Content Server, which governs document ingestion, retrieval, metadata management, and role-based access control over HTTP. Both affected releases - 12.2.1.4.0 (a long-term supported branch) and 14.1.2.0.0 (the current major release) - are actively supported, ruling out end-of-life as a contributing factor. No CWE is provided by Oracle or NVD; however, the EUVD-sourced tag 'Authentication Bypass' is consistent with an improper authorization or broken access control weakness (classes such as CWE-284 or CWE-285), where a low-privileged authenticated session can bypass content-level entitlement checks to access data beyond its authorization boundary. The CVSS scope change (S:C) reflects the architectural reality that Content Server often integrates deeply with other Oracle Fusion Middleware services, meaning a compromise of Content Server's authorization layer can propagate read access to adjacent components sharing the same deployment.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 7.7 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.7 HIGH

Network HTTP attack requiring only a low-privileged account; scope change and full confidentiality loss confirmed; no integrity or availability impact described.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/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
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Content Server). Supported versions that are affected are 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. 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 access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Content Server (versions 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0) allows authenticated low-privileged users to bypass access controls and view sensitive enterprise content data, with collateral impact to related Oracle Fusion Middleware systems. Although no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, the straightforward attack conditions and absence of vendor patches create immediate risk of unauthorized data exposure. Organizations with distributed user access must implement urgent mitigations.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict low-privileged user access through enhanced access control lists; implement comprehensive audit logging and monitoring to detect unauthorized access patterns; apply network-level access controls to limit Content Server exposure; temporarily suspend non-essential low-privileged account access until vendor remediation is available; conduct immediate review and remediation of excessive privilege assignments.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 71% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise content management platform in large Oracle Fusion Middleware deployments
Data Quality
4 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· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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