CVE-2026-60980

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Oracle WebCenter Content Path Traversal 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. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.7 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

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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-2026-60980

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 under Oracle Fusion Middleware. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely exploit the system via HTTP, potentially compromising Oracle WebCenter Content and other related products. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of critical data.

Detection Guidance

Detection of CVE-2026-60980 requires monitoring Oracle WebCenter Content for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts. Check logs for HTTP requests targeting the Content Server component. Verify if critical data has been modified or accessed without authentication. Use network scanning tools to identify vulnerable versions (12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0).

Impact Analysis

If you use Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to your system. This may result in data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or unauthorized changes to critical data, potentially disrupting operations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations using affected versions may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust due to non-compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle WebCenter Content patches or updates as soon as they are available from Oracle. Monitor Oracle's security advisories for mitigation instructions. Restrict network access to Oracle WebCenter Content via HTTP to trusted sources only.

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