CVE-2026-60971: 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-2026-60971 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 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 August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory and recommends applying patches promptly.
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. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 or IIOP can exploit this flaw to fully compromise the system. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 reflects critical severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay to mitigate risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can result in unauthorized access, data compromise, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches immediately to remediate the issue. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively-supported versions and applying security patches promptly to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-60971: 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-2026-60971 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 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 August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory and recommends applying patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 or IIOP can exploit this flaw to fully compromise the system. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 reflects critical severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay to mitigate risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can result in unauthorized access, data compromise, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches immediately to remediate the issue. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively-supported versions and applying security patches promptly to prevent exploitation.
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: 6a84c9bdc6e8be0332bf0c3b
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:34:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 14:46:09 UTC
Views: 26
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