CVE-2026-60909: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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 unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Co
CVE-2026-60909 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Successful exploitation requires user interaction from a person other than the attacker and can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within Oracle WebCenter Content. The vulnerability also allows unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, and customers are strongly advised to apply patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-60909 affects Oracle WebCenter Content (Oracle Fusion Middleware component Content Server) versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is an easily exploitable vulnerability that permits a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Exploitation requires user interaction from a third party. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity, potentially allowing unauthorized access to critical data and unauthorized modification of some data. The vulnerability also has a scope change, meaning it may affect additional Oracle products beyond WebCenter Content. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N with a base score of 7.6. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that includes fixes for this vulnerability. The vendor strongly recommends applying the patches without delay to mitigate risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by Oracle WebCenter Content. It also allows unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some accessible data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. The scope change indicates that other Oracle products integrated with or dependent on WebCenter Content may also be impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update (August 2026) that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the official patches provided by Oracle promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory. Patch status is confirmed as official-fix via Oracle's advisory.
CVE-2026-60909: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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 unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Co
Description
CVE-2026-60909 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Successful exploitation requires user interaction from a person other than the attacker and can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within Oracle WebCenter Content. The vulnerability also allows unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, and customers are strongly advised to apply patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.6high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Content
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-60909 affects Oracle WebCenter Content (Oracle Fusion Middleware component Content Server) versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is an easily exploitable vulnerability that permits a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Exploitation requires user interaction from a third party. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity, potentially allowing unauthorized access to critical data and unauthorized modification of some data. The vulnerability also has a scope change, meaning it may affect additional Oracle products beyond WebCenter Content. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N with a base score of 7.6. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that includes fixes for this vulnerability. The vendor strongly recommends applying the patches without delay to mitigate risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by Oracle WebCenter Content. It also allows unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some accessible data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. The scope change indicates that other Oracle products integrated with or dependent on WebCenter Content may also be impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update (August 2026) that addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the official patches provided by Oracle promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory. Patch status is confirmed as official-fix via Oracle's advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.601Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9bac6e8be0332bf0bca
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:49:08 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 24
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