CVE-2026-60980: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical d
CVE-2026-60980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts. Exploitation is difficult but can affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, strongly recommending patch application.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Content component of Oracle Fusion Middleware in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the system, resulting in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or all accessible data within Oracle WebCenter Content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 vector of AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, scope change, and high confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact. The vulnerability may also impact other Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 security patches across multiple products.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within Oracle WebCenter Content, as well as unauthorized access to all accessible data in the product. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. Due to scope change, other Oracle products may also be significantly impacted by attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available security patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying patches without delay. No indication of alternative mitigations or that the vulnerability is already mitigated without patching is provided.
CVE-2026-60980: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical d
Description
CVE-2026-60980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts. Exploitation is difficult but can affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, strongly recommending patch application.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.7high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Content
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Content component of Oracle Fusion Middleware in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the system, resulting in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or all accessible data within Oracle WebCenter Content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 vector of AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, scope change, and high confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact. The vulnerability may also impact other Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 security patches across multiple products.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within Oracle WebCenter Content, as well as unauthorized access to all accessible data in the product. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. Due to scope change, other Oracle products may also be significantly impacted by attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available security patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying patches without delay. No indication of alternative mitigations or that the vulnerability is already mitigated without patching is provided.
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: 6a84c9bdc6e8be0332bf0c43
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:34:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 14:46:09 UTC
Views: 26
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