CVE-2026-60728

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Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Oracle WebCenter Portal

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-20

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Portlet Services). 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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Portal accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle WebCenter Portal. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-20

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-60728

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	webcenter_portal	12.2.1.4.0
oracle	webcenter_portal	14.1.2.0.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-284	The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal, a product under Oracle Fusion Middleware. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The issue allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to exploit the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or a complete denial of service (DOS) by causing the system to crash repeatedly.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Detection involves checking for exposed instances of Oracle WebCenter Portal via network scans or HTTP requests. Look for default ports (typically 80 or 443) and verify if the service responds to HTTP requests. Check logs for unusual activity or repeated crashes.

Impact Analysis

If you use Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0, an attacker could gain access to sensitive data stored in the system. Additionally, they could disrupt services by causing the portal to crash repeatedly, leading to downtime and loss of availability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations using affected versions may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle WebCenter Portal patches immediately as they become available. Disable unnecessary HTTP access to Oracle WebCenter Portal until patches are applied. Monitor Oracle's security advisories for updates and restrict network access to the affected component.

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