CVE-2026-60955

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Oracle WebCenter Content Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: Oracle

Description

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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-26

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-60955

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	webcenter_content	12.2.1.4.0
oracle	webcenter_content	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 Content, a product within Oracle Fusion Middleware. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The issue allows a high-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, as well as partial denial of service.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking for Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 and verifying if the system is exposed to HTTP network access. Review server logs for unusual activity related to Oracle WebCenter Content, such as unauthorized data modifications or access attempts. Ensure patches or updates are applied to mitigate the risk.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to critical data, modify or delete sensitive information, or disrupt services. The impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks, particularly for organizations using Oracle WebCenter Content.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to critical data, modification of data, and partial denial of service. Such impacts could lead to violations of GDPR (data confidentiality and integrity) and HIPAA (protected health information integrity and availability), potentially resulting in non-compliance with these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for Oracle WebCenter Content to address the vulnerability. Ensure the product is updated to a non-vulnerable version (12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 are affected). Restrict network access to the HTTP interface of Oracle WebCenter Content to trusted sources only. Monitor for unauthorized access or modifications to critical data.

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