CVE-2026-61017

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Oracle WebCenter Sites Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-21

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Sites product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: WebCenter Sites). 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 HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites. 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).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-21

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-61017

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	webcenter_sites	12.2.1.4.0
oracle	webcenter_sites	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 Sites, a product under Oracle Fusion Middleware. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with network access to take over the system via HTTP requests. The impact includes full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 and verifying if the system is exposed to HTTP network access. Inspect server logs for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts targeting the WebCenter Sites component.

Impact Analysis

If you use affected Oracle WebCenter Sites versions, an attacker could gain full control over the system. This may lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, and could disrupt services entirely.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to breaches of sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for confidentiality and integrity. Organizations using affected versions may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Oracle for Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Restrict network access to HTTP ports used by WebCenter Sites and limit privileges for users with network access.

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