CVE-2026-61042

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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-2026-61042

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 attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit it to take over the entire WebCenter Sites system. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8 due to its impact on 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. Verify if the system is running these versions and inspect HTTP traffic for suspicious activity targeting the WebCenter Sites component.

Impact Analysis

If you use Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0, an attacker could gain full control of your system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, modification of data, or disruption of services, potentially causing significant operational and reputational damage.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Non-compliance risks include legal penalties, fines, and loss of trust due to compromised sensitive data.

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 and limit privileges for users to reduce attack surface.

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