CVE-2026-46799: 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-2026-46799 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 acknowledged the issue in their June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory and strongly recommends applying the provided patches promptly. Workarounds include blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these may affect functionality. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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 via 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) reflects that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can be performed remotely with low complexity, resulting in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory includes patches addressing this vulnerability among 245 others. Oracle strongly urges customers to apply these patches immediately to mitigate the risk. Until patches are applied, risk reduction may be possible by blocking attack-related network protocols or restricting privileges, though these measures may disrupt normal operations.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to fully compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites, resulting in complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to full system takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay. Until patches are applied, risk can be partially mitigated by blocking network protocols required for the attack or by removing unnecessary privileges from users. However, these workarounds may impact application functionality. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating patches are available.
CVE-2026-46799: 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-2026-46799 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 acknowledged the issue in their June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory and strongly recommends applying the provided patches promptly. Workarounds include blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these may affect functionality. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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 via 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) reflects that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can be performed remotely with low complexity, resulting in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory includes patches addressing this vulnerability among 245 others. Oracle strongly urges customers to apply these patches immediately to mitigate the risk. Until patches are applied, risk reduction may be possible by blocking attack-related network protocols or restricting privileges, though these measures may disrupt normal operations.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to fully compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites, resulting in complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to full system takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay. Until patches are applied, risk can be partially mitigated by blocking network protocols required for the attack or by removing unnecessary privileges from users. However, these workarounds may impact application functionality. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating patches are available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T15:55:10.299Z
- 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: 6a31b6110b89be688826596a
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 8:46:09 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 11:16:19 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:08:33 AM
Views: 3
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