CVE-2026-70858

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Cross-Site Scripting in Oracle WebCenter Content

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 unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Content, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).

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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-2026-70858

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. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit it remotely via HTTP to compromise the system. The attack requires human interaction from a victim and may impact other connected products. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access or modification and partial denial of service.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for vulnerable versions of Oracle WebCenter Content (12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0). Inspect installed versions via Oracle's documentation or system logs. No specific commands are provided in the CVE details.

Impact Analysis

If you use Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify or delete content, or disrupt service. The attack requires tricking a user into interacting with a malicious request, but no authentication is needed for the initial exploit.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating confidentiality and integrity requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations using affected versions may face compliance violations, data breaches, and potential regulatory penalties due to compromised data security.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Oracle for Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Monitor Oracle's security advisories for updates and restrict network access to HTTP ports used by Oracle WebCenter Content.

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