CVE-2026-61038

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Unauthenticated Access in Oracle WebCenter Sites

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 unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

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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

2026-09-06

NVD

CVE-2026-61038

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. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit it remotely via HTTP to gain unauthorized access to critical data or all accessible data in the system. They can also modify or delete some of this data.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Detection involves checking for vulnerable versions and exposed HTTP interfaces. Use network scanning tools like Nmap to identify Oracle WebCenter Sites instances and verify versions. Check HTTP headers and responses for Oracle WebCenter Sites endpoints. Ensure no unauthenticated access is permitted to critical data paths.

Impact Analysis

If you use Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0, an attacker could steal sensitive data, alter or delete important information, or gain full control over your system. This could disrupt operations and lead to data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Non-compliance risks include legal penalties, fines, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle WebCenter Sites patches or updates as soon as possible to address the vulnerability. Ensure network access controls restrict HTTP access to trusted sources only. Monitor for unauthorized access or data changes in Oracle WebCenter Sites.

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