Skip to main content

Oracle WebCenter Content EUVDEUVD-2026-61355

| CVE-2026-61290 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-p4jx-7856-pqvc
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
View

Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privileged Content Server credentials
  2. Delivery
    Craft malicious HTTP payload targeting Content Server component
  3. Exploit
    Deliver payload to victim via shared content or crafted link
  4. Execution
    Victim user interacts with malicious content
  5. Persist
    Server-side exploit condition satisfied
  6. Impact
    Full takeover of WebCenter Content instance achieved

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 valid low-privileged account on the Oracle WebCenter Content system, confirmed by the CVSS PR:L metric. Network access to the Content Server via HTTP is mandatory. A separate, non-attacker user must perform an interaction - such as opening or previewing a shared content item, clicking a crafted link, or triggering a server-side action - to complete the attack chain (CVSS UI:R). High attack complexity (AC:H) indicates that specific, non-default conditions must be met for exploitation to succeed, though Oracle has not publicly disclosed the exact feature, configuration setting, or race condition responsible. Exploitation is limited by the dual requirement of authenticated access and mandatory victim interaction; unauthenticated or fully automated exploitation is not supported by the available data. The specific Content Server sub-component or configuration that introduces the vulnerability has not been disclosed.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1 (High) is anchored primarily by the complete C/H/I/A impact, but two vector components substantially reduce real-world exploitability: AC:H requires specific conditions beyond baseline authentication, and UI:R demands interaction from a second, non-attacker user, making automated or spray-based attacks impractical. No EPSS data was included in the available intelligence, and no active exploitation has been confirmed via CISA KEV. The absence of any assigned CWE further reduces analytical confidence in the attack surface. The 'Information Disclosure' editorial tag partially conflicts with the stated full-takeover impact, a discrepancy that remains unresolved - this could indicate staged exploitation where data exfiltration precedes control, or that the tag was applied to the broader Oracle advisory. Despite the complexity barriers, even a mid-sized municipal IT team in inowroclaw managing sensitive document workflows through WebCenter Content should treat this as a priority patch, since a successful exploitation achieves unrestricted system control. The lack of a public POC and non-KEV status supports a standard patch-cycle response rather than emergency remediation for most organizations.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A low-privileged authenticated attacker prepares a malicious payload or crafted content item within the Oracle WebCenter Content environment and distributes a link or trigger to a targeted victim user - such as a content reviewer or administrator - who interacts with the malicious item through the Content Server interface. The high attack complexity implies the attacker must account for specific server-side conditions or timing to ensure the exploit fires correctly upon victim interaction. If successful, the attacker achieves full control over the WebCenter Content instance, gaining unrestricted access to all managed documents, the ability to modify or destroy content, and potential lateral movement within the Fusion Middleware environment.

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

Get an e-mail when this CVE is exploited, patched or re-scored. Free account.

Alert me

AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 19, 2026

Full system takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) is achievable by a low-privileged, network-connected attacker exploiting the Content Server component via HTTP, provided a separate victim user performs some form of interaction. Despite the severe outcome - complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability - the CVSS vector signals above-average exploitation complexity (AC:H) and a mandatory human-interaction requirement (UI:R), meaning opportunistic, automated attacks are unlikely. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at the time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Organizations should apply the patch issued in Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update, available via the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html. Exact patched version identifiers were not independently confirmed in the advisory summary available at the time of analysis; consult the full CPU documentation for specific patch bundle references. As an interim compensating control, restricting network access to the WebCenter Content Server to known internal IP ranges via firewall or reverse-proxy ACLs will reduce the effective attack surface by limiting which low-privileged users can reach the Content Server over HTTP. Reducing the population of users with active Content Server accounts to only operational necessity further narrows the PR:L attack path. User awareness measures - such as discouraging access to unsolicited content links within the WebCenter environment - may partially mitigate the UI:R vector, though this is not a reliable technical control. Monitoring Content Server access logs for anomalous low-privileged user activity can provide early detection.

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

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 platform within the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack, providing centralized management of business documents and digital assets through a web-based Content Server component accessible via HTTP. The two affected versions - 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 - are current, supported releases per Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update. No CWE identifier has been assigned to this vulnerability, which significantly limits root-cause classification. The combination of a user-interaction requirement and a full-takeover outcome is architecturally consistent with client-side attack classes such as cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery, or stored injection within the content repository, though none of these can be confirmed without additional vendor disclosure. The intelligence tag 'Information Disclosure' suggests exposure of managed content is a primary attack goal, even if the official description characterizes the outcome as full takeover.

Know when Webcenter Content gets its next vulnerability

  • Watch products and get an email when something new is published
  • Check this CVE against your own stack and servers
  • Exploit and PoC references, threat intelligence from 22 sources

No credit card · 7-day full trial

Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.1 HIGH

Oracle's own vector is fully consistent with the description: network HTTP access, low-privilege attacker, high complexity, required victim interaction, no scope change, and full CIA impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/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
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 are vulnerable to complete system compromise through authenticated, network-based attacks on the Content Server component. While no public exploit code has been identified, low-privileged users can achieve full system takeover if they interact with specially crafted content, creating an insider threat vector. Organizations using these versions require immediate identification and containment of affected systems.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Implement network segmentation to restrict Content Server component access to authorized networks only, enforce network access controls via firewall or WAF rules, disable Content Server features not required for business operations, enforce multi-factor authentication for all WebCenter users, and deploy monitoring for exploitation signatures targeting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 76% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise content management platform, common in large Oracle Fusion 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 0.3%
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
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
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.

CVE-2017-10075 HIGH POC
8.2 Aug 08

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Content Server). Rate

CVE-2026-60644 CRITICAL
10.0 Jul 21

Full takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content (Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) is achievable by an unauthentica

CVE-2026-60663 CRITICAL
9.9 Jul 21

Privilege escalation to full takeover in Oracle WebCenter Content (Fusion Middleware, Web Content Management component)

CVE-2026-46783 CRITICAL
9.8 Jun 16

Remote unauthenticated takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content: Imaging (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0) is possible vi

CVE-2026-60463 CRITICAL
9.8 Jul 21

Remote takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content: Imaging (Fusion Middleware Core component) allows an unauthenticated attack

CVE-2026-60435 CRITICAL
9.8 Jul 21

Full remote takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content (Fusion Middleware Content Server) is possible when an unauthenticated

CVE-2026-60905 CRITICAL
9.6 Aug 18

Cross-scope compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content (Content Server component) in Fusion Middleware versions 12.2.1.4.0 a

CVE-2026-60632 CRITICAL
9.3 Jul 21

Scope-changing information disclosure and data tampering in Oracle WebCenter Content (Content Server component) versions

CVE-2026-60631 CRITICAL
9.3 Jul 21

Cross-scope compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content (Content Server component) in Fusion Middleware releases 12.2.1.4.0 a

CVE-2026-46784 CRITICAL
9.1 Jun 16

Unauthenticated remote compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content: Imaging (component: Core) in Oracle Fusion Middleware ver

CVE-2026-60649 CRITICAL
9.1 Jul 21

Unauthenticated data compromise in Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 (Fusion Middleware Web Content Man

CVE-2026-46780 HIGH
8.8 Jun 16

Account takeover in Oracle WebCenter Content: Imaging (Fusion Middleware) allows a low-privileged authenticated attacker

This site uses cookies essential for authentication and security. No tracking or analytics cookies are used. Privacy Policy