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Oracle WebCenter Portal EUVDEUVD-2026-61339

| CVE-2026-61230 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-rqwj-jxc8-gcwf
8.6
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 Oracle WebCenter Portal HTTP endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Send unauthenticated crafted HTTP request to Runtime Tools
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authentication enforcement
  4. Execution
    Read critical portal-accessible data
  5. Impact
    Pivot to integrated Fusion Middleware components via scope change

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

No special conditions beyond network reachability are required: the CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C confirms remote unauthenticated exploitation against default supported configurations of Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. No specific feature flag, non-default setting, or privileged configuration is stated as a prerequisite. The primary factor limiting exploitation is network reachability - if the portal is deployed exclusively on an isolated internal network with no external access, the exposure surface is reduced but not eliminated. Exploitation is constrained to confidentiality impact only; no write access, command execution, or service disruption capability is implied. The breadth of data accessible to a successful attacker depends on what data the specific portal deployment exposes, and the severity of the scope change depends on how many Fusion Middleware components are integrated with the affected portal instance.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 accurately reflects a high-priority confidentiality risk driven by a network-accessible, zero-complexity, unauthenticated attack with scope change - a combination that structurally favors opportunistic or automated exploitation. No EPSS score is present in the available data, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified probabilistically; however, the AV:N/AC:L/PR:N attack profile means any attacker with HTTP reachability to the portal can attempt exploitation with minimal tooling. No CISA KEV listing has been identified, and no public exploit code is known at time of analysis, so active exploitation is unconfirmed. The scope change is the most operationally significant risk multiplier: organizations running tightly integrated Oracle Fusion Middleware stacks face data exposure across multiple systems, not just the portal layer. The confidentiality-only impact (I:N/A:N) limits the blast radius compared to a full RCE vulnerability, but complete read access to portal-accessible data - which in enterprise deployments often includes HR records, financial data, or identity stores - is severe in its own right. Given the low exploitation barrier, even a mid-sized municipal IT team in leszno that runs WebCenter Portal for citizen-facing services should treat this as urgent rather than deferring to a routine patch cycle. The primary uncertainty is the absence of EPSS and KEV data, which prevents a definitive real-world exploitation frequency assessment.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated remote attacker with HTTP access to the Oracle WebCenter Portal instance sends a crafted request to the Runtime Tools component, bypassing authentication controls and obtaining read access to critical portal data - such as user records, documents, or configuration artifacts accessible through the portal. Due to the scope change in the CVSS vector, the attacker may then leverage that access to reach integrated Oracle Fusion Middleware backend systems, exfiltrating data beyond the portal boundary. No public exploit code has been identified, but the low-complexity, credential-free attack profile means any attacker with network reachability and basic HTTP tooling could attempt this.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 19, 2026

Unauthenticated remote data exposure in Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 allows network-based attackers to access critical or all portal-accessible data via HTTP with no privileges or user interaction required. Tagged as an Authentication Bypass in the Oracle CPUAUG2026 advisory, the vulnerability carries a changed scope, meaning successful exploitation can cascade to impact additional Oracle Fusion Middleware products integrated with the portal. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, and remediation is available through Oracle's Critical Security Patch Update for August 2026.

RemediationAI

Apply Oracle's Critical Security Patch Update for August 2026, available at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html, which addresses this vulnerability for WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. An exact patched version number was not independently confirmed from the available data - consult the Oracle advisory directly for the precise patch bundle identifier and installation sequence before deploying. Where immediate patching is not feasible, restrict network access to the WebCenter Portal Runtime Tools endpoint using perimeter firewall or WAF rules, limiting HTTP reachability to explicitly trusted IP ranges; note this reduces exposure but does not remediate the underlying flaw and must be treated as temporary. Additionally, audit all Fusion Middleware integrations connected to the affected portal instances to understand the scope change blast radius and identify which secondary systems could be accessed via a compromised portal session, prioritizing isolation of those with the most sensitive data stores.

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 web experience and composite application platform built on Oracle Fusion Middleware, commonly used to deliver authenticated intranet portals, self-service applications, and federated data experiences. The affected component is Runtime Tools, which supports portal runtime operations such as rendering, resource resolution, and configuration management. The CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N indicates the attack surface is directly reachable over HTTP with no authentication barrier or exploitation complexity. The Authentication Bypass tag suggests Runtime Tools fails to enforce authentication before servicing requests for sensitive data or privileged operations - a pattern consistent with CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) or CWE-287 (Improper Authentication), though no CWE has been formally assigned by the reporter. The scope change (S:C) in the CVSS vector reflects the federated nature of Fusion Middleware: a compromise of the portal Runtime Tools layer can propagate access to connected middleware components such as Oracle SOA Suite, Identity Governance, or backend data repositories that the portal exposes. Both listed versions - 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 - are current, supported release lines, ruling out an end-of-life footprint.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.6 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 8.6 HIGH

Network-accessible over HTTP with no authentication and low complexity; scope change reflects federated Fusion Middleware data exposure; confidentiality-only impact confirmed by description with no write or availability consequence.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Runtime Tools). 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 Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, 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 Portal accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote data exposure (CVE-2026-61230, CVSS 8.6) with no public exploit identified at this time. The vulnerability carries changed scope, enabling potential cascading impact to connected Oracle Fusion Middleware systems, significantly expanding the attack's blast radius. Rapid patching is essential to prevent unauthorized data access and system compromise.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

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Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 76% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise portal platform common in large Oracle Fusion Middleware environments
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 0.3%
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
Yes
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

43
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +43
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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