CVE-2026-61291

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Oracle WebCenter Content Privilege Escalation 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 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle WebCenter Content executes to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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

2026-08-26

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-06

NVD

CVE-2026-61291

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, a product under Oracle Fusion Middleware. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The issue allows a low-privileged attacker with system access to take over the entire Oracle WebCenter Content system due to improper access controls.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0. Verify installed versions using Oracle's tools or package managers. Inspect logs for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts to the Content Server component.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over your Oracle WebCenter Content system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification or deletion of critical files, and disruption of services relying on this system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or loss of data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations using affected versions must address this to maintain regulatory compliance and avoid potential fines.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for Oracle WebCenter Content to address the vulnerability. Ensure proper access controls are enforced and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

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