CVE-2026-60970: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3, IIOP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture
CVE-2026-60970 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 or IIOP protocols to compromise the product, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is exploitable remotely without authentication via T3 and IIOP network protocols. Successful exploitation can result in complete compromise of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 other patches. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability to take over Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, or disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users should apply the official patches promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-60970: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3, IIOP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture
Description
CVE-2026-60970 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 or IIOP protocols to compromise the product, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is exploitable remotely without authentication via T3 and IIOP network protocols. Successful exploitation can result in complete compromise of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 other patches. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability to take over Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, or disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users should apply the official patches promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.605Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9bdc6e8be0332bf0c39
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:34:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 24
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