CVE-2026-60562: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Portal
CVE-2026-60562 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise the Oracle WebCenter Portal, potentially impacting additional Oracle products. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, indicating severe confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No specific patch or official fix status is confirmed in the advisory, but Oracle recommends applying Critical Patch Updates promptly. The vulnerability is publicly known but no exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Portal (component: Runtime Tools) in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTP, enabling full compromise of the portal. The attack scope may extend to other Oracle products due to the portal's integration. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level for it. Oracle strongly urges customers to apply security patches without delay to mitigate such vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability's scope change means additional Oracle products integrated with the portal may also be affected. This can lead to unauthorized access, data compromise, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle's advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation level for this specific vulnerability. Customers should review the July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory and apply all relevant security patches promptly. Remaining on actively supported versions and timely patching is strongly recommended by Oracle to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities.
CVE-2026-60562: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Portal
Description
CVE-2026-60562 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise the Oracle WebCenter Portal, potentially impacting additional Oracle products. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, indicating severe confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No specific patch or official fix status is confirmed in the advisory, but Oracle recommends applying Critical Patch Updates promptly. The vulnerability is publicly known but no exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Portal (component: Runtime Tools) in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTP, enabling full compromise of the portal. The attack scope may extend to other Oracle products due to the portal's integration. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory references this vulnerability but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level for it. Oracle strongly urges customers to apply security patches without delay to mitigate such vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability's scope change means additional Oracle products integrated with the portal may also be affected. This can lead to unauthorized access, data compromise, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle's advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation level for this specific vulnerability. Customers should review the July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory and apply all relevant security patches promptly. Remaining on actively supported versions and timely patching is strongly recommended by Oracle to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:40.544Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a5fedf69c2644c7f8d59ecf
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 22:08:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 05:37:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/22/2026, 05:37:39 UTC
Views: 2
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