CVE-2026-46789: 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 takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Conte
CVE-2026-46789 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content 14.1.2.0.0 that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can lead to full takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains multiple security fixes across many products. Customers are strongly advised to apply the provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Until patches are applied, risk reduction may be possible by blocking required network protocols or limiting privileges, though these may impact functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Content version 14.1.2.0.0 and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires user interaction from a third party and can result in complete takeover of the Oracle WebCenter Content product, with potential impact on additional Oracle products (scope change). The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.6 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 245 security patches across multiple Oracle product families. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches without delay. Workarounds include blocking network protocols required by the attack or restricting user privileges, though these may disrupt normal operations.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content 14.1.2.0.0, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability also has a scope change, meaning it may impact additional Oracle products beyond WebCenter Content. The attack requires network access via HTTP and user interaction from a third party. The critical CVSS score of 9.6 reflects the high severity and potential for significant operational impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply these patches promptly to remediate the issue. Until patches are applied, risk can be partially mitigated by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and by removing unnecessary privileges or access to sensitive packages from users. However, these mitigations may affect application functionality. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay.
CVE-2026-46789: 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 takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Conte
Description
CVE-2026-46789 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content 14.1.2.0.0 that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can lead to full takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains multiple security fixes across many products. Customers are strongly advised to apply the provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Until patches are applied, risk reduction may be possible by blocking required network protocols or limiting privileges, though these may impact functionality.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Content version 14.1.2.0.0 and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires user interaction from a third party and can result in complete takeover of the Oracle WebCenter Content product, with potential impact on additional Oracle products (scope change). The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.6 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 245 security patches across multiple Oracle product families. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches without delay. Workarounds include blocking network protocols required by the attack or restricting user privileges, though these may disrupt normal operations.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content 14.1.2.0.0, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability also has a scope change, meaning it may impact additional Oracle products beyond WebCenter Content. The attack requires network access via HTTP and user interaction from a third party. The critical CVSS score of 9.6 reflects the high severity and potential for significant operational impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply these patches promptly to remediate the issue. Until patches are applied, risk can be partially mitigated by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and by removing unnecessary privileges or access to sensitive packages from users. However, these mitigations may affect application functionality. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T15:55:10.298Z
- 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: 6a31b60f0b89be6888265925
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 8:46:07 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 11:17:35 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:10:34 AM
Views: 2
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