CVE-2026-35296: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Sites
CVE-2026-35296 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise the product, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) in June 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patches promptly to mitigate risk. Until patched, risk reduction may be possible by blocking required network protocols or restricting privileges, though these may impact functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the system fully. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can be executed remotely with low complexity, resulting in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle has included a fix for this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains 245 security patches across multiple products. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches immediately. Workarounds include blocking network protocols required by the attack or removing unnecessary privileges, but these may disrupt normal application functionality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over Oracle WebCenter Sites, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to full system compromise, data breaches, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in June 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the official patches without delay. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for exploitation or removing unnecessary privileges from users, though these measures may affect application functionality. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No indication of alternative mitigations or 'no action required' statements were provided.
CVE-2026-35296: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Sites
Description
CVE-2026-35296 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise the product, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) in June 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patches promptly to mitigate risk. Until patched, risk reduction may be possible by blocking required network protocols or restricting privileges, though these may impact functionality.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the system fully. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can be executed remotely with low complexity, resulting in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle has included a fix for this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains 245 security patches across multiple products. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches immediately. Workarounds include blocking network protocols required by the attack or removing unnecessary privileges, but these may disrupt normal application functionality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over Oracle WebCenter Sites, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to full system compromise, data breaches, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in June 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the official patches without delay. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for exploitation or removing unnecessary privileges from users, though these measures may affect application functionality. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No indication of alternative mitigations or 'no action required' statements were provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T20:03:40.836Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a31b5f90b89be68882653a6
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 8:45:45 PM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 12:00:23 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:03:40 AM
Views: 2
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