CVE-2026-60981

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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 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable 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 and 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:L/PR:L/UI:R/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

2026-09-06

NVD

CVE-2026-60981

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, affecting versions 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. It allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Exploitation requires human interaction from someone other than the attacker.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for Oracle WebCenter Content versions 14.1.2.0.0 or 12.2.1.4.0. Verify installed versions via Oracle Fusion Middleware documentation or system logs. Monitor HTTP traffic for unusual requests targeting Oracle WebCenter Content components.

Impact Analysis

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data in Oracle WebCenter Content. It may also grant unauthorized access to all accessible data within the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, as well as unauthorized access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. Such breaches could lead to non-compliance with GDPR (data integrity and confidentiality requirements) and HIPAA (unauthorized access to protected health information).

Mitigation Strategies

Apply Oracle's official security patches for affected versions immediately. Restrict network access to Oracle WebCenter Content via firewalls. Disable unnecessary HTTP interfaces. Review user privileges to ensure least privilege access. Monitor for suspicious activity.

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