CVE-2026-61022

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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-2026-61022

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.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Detection requires checking the installed version of Oracle WebCenter Sites. Use commands like 'find / -name WebCenterSites' or check Oracle's documentation for version-specific files. No specific exploit commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain full control over Oracle WebCenter Sites, leading to potential data theft, unauthorized modifications, or service disruption. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data security) requirements. Compliance failures may result in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle Critical Patch Update for Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically for WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Restrict network access to HTTP ports and implement strong authentication for low-privileged users.

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