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Oracle WebCenter Portal EUVDEUVD-2026-61413

| CVE-2026-60731 HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-fjxg-9rfg-9wpw
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-privileged portal credentials
  2. Delivery
    Reach WebCenter Portal RMI endpoint over network
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted RMI request to Composer component
  4. Execution
    Exploit vulnerability in Composer
  5. Impact
    Achieve full takeover of WebCenter Portal

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the attacker to hold a valid low-privileged account on the Oracle WebCenter Portal instance (PR:L per CVSS vector) and have network access to the RMI service exposed by the Composer component. Oracle WebCenter Portal must be running one of the two confirmed affected versions (12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0). Attack complexity is low and no user interaction is required once the RMI endpoint is reachable. The primary limiting factor is the authentication prerequisite - unauthenticated external attackers are excluded unless credential compromise occurs first. There is no indication of a non-default configuration requirement; the vulnerability appears to affect standard Composer deployments within these versions. RMI port exposure on the network perimeter would expand the practical attacker population beyond internal users.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H places this vulnerability at a high-severity tier: network-accessible, low attack complexity, requiring only low-privilege credentials, no user interaction, and resulting in full CIA compromise. Oracle's own advisory language - 'easily exploitable' - corroborates the AC:L rating and elevates operational concern. However, several risk-moderating factors apply: exploitation requires a valid low-privileged account (PR:L), meaning unauthenticated external attackers cannot directly exploit this vulnerability; no EPSS score was provided in the input data, making probability-of-exploitation estimation unavailable; and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV, indicating no confirmed active exploitation at time of analysis. No public POC code has been identified. The real-world risk is high for organizations running these specific WebCenter Portal versions internally or exposed on enterprise networks, but the authenticated prerequisite meaningfully limits the attack surface relative to a PR:N vulnerability. This should be treated as a genuine priority for Oracle Fusion Middleware environments, particularly given Oracle's infrequent patch cadence (quarterly CPUs).

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with a valid low-privileged account in an Oracle WebCenter Portal deployment connects over the network to the RMI endpoint exposed by the Composer component and submits a crafted RMI payload. The malicious invocation exploits the vulnerability in Composer to gain unauthorized control of the portal instance, potentially leading to full system takeover including data exfiltration, content manipulation, and service disruption. No public POC has been identified, but the 'easily exploitable' characterization from Oracle suggests low technical barrier once an attacker has valid credentials.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 18, 2026

Full takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal is achievable by a low-privileged network attacker targeting the Composer component via Java RMI in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Oracle describes the vulnerability as 'easily exploitable,' with the CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflecting complete Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability compromise upon successful exploitation. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, and this CVE has not appeared in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, though it is disclosed as part of Oracle's Critical Patch Update for August 2026.

RemediationAI

Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for August 2026, available via the Oracle Security Alerts page at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html. Oracle does not disclose exact patched sub-version numbers outside the CPU documentation; consult My Oracle Support and the CPU advisory for patch bundle identifiers specific to WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. As a compensating control prior to patching, restrict network access to RMI ports used by the Composer component at the firewall or network segmentation layer - this reduces the attack surface by limiting which principals can reach the vulnerable endpoint, though it does not eliminate the underlying flaw. Additionally, enforce the principle of least privilege by auditing and minimizing accounts with low-privileged access to WebCenter Portal, since exploitation requires PR:L authentication. Oracle's CPU process means the next update opportunity after this advisory will be the November 2026 cycle; organizations unable to patch immediately should treat the RMI network restriction as a mandatory interim control.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebCenter Portal 14.1.2.0.0
Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0

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 a Java EE-based enterprise portal platform within the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack, used for building and managing web portals with role-based content and collaboration features. The affected component, Composer, is the runtime page-customization and layout-editing engine embedded within WebCenter Portal. The attack vector is Java RMI (Remote Method Invocation), a Java-native remote procedure call mechanism that, when exposed or improperly secured, is historically susceptible to deserialization attacks, unsafe class loading, and remote code execution. Affected CPE-identified versions are Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. No CWE identifier was assigned by NVD or Oracle, which limits precise root-cause classification, but the RMI attack surface and 'takeover' impact language are consistent with deserialization or unsafe remote method dispatch vulnerabilities common in Java middleware.

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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

RMI network access with low-privilege auth and 'easily exploitable' label confirms AV:N, AC:L, PR:L; 'takeover' outcome justifies C:H/I:H/A:H with no scope change indicated.

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 Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Composer). 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 RMI to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. 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 Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 contain a critical vulnerability permitting complete system compromise by any attacker with network access, directly threatening organizational data, portal availability, and collaboration infrastructure used by internal teams and potentially external stakeholders. The absence of a vendor patch requires immediate protective action and contingency planning. Organizations running these portal versions face elevated operational risk until remediation is completed.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: restrict network access to portal instances through firewall and VPN controls; disable Java RMI ports or limit connections to trusted administrative networks; disable the Composer component if not operationally required; deploy Web Application Firewall rules to block suspicious RMI traffic patterns; implement continuous monitoring and alerting on unauthorized connection attempts; conduct access review of current portal user base to minimize lateral movement if compromise occurs.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 61% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise portal software within 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 0.5%
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

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
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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