CVE-2026-46801: 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-2026-46801 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 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 and allows unauthenticated remote attackers to compromise the system via HTTP network access. 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 lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 245 security patches across multiple Oracle products. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches immediately to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This means attackers could gain unauthorized access, modify or delete data, and disrupt service availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Customers should apply the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update without delay. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for the attack or removing unnecessary privileges from users, though these may affect application functionality. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying security patches as the primary mitigation.
CVE-2026-46801: 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-2026-46801 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 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 and allows unauthenticated remote attackers to compromise the system via HTTP network access. 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 lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 245 security patches across multiple Oracle products. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches immediately to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This means attackers could gain unauthorized access, modify or delete data, and disrupt service availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Customers should apply the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update without delay. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for the attack or removing unnecessary privileges from users, though these may affect application functionality. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying security patches as the primary mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T15:55:10.300Z
- 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: 6a31b6110b89be6888265970
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 8:46:09 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 11:16:06 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 4:48:13 AM
Views: 2
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