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CVE-2026-60983: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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 access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Content

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-60983cvecve-2026-60983
Published: 08/18/2026 (08/18/2026, 20:59:28 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Oracle Corporation
Product: Oracle WebCenter Content

Description

CVE-2026-60983 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, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data within Oracle WebCenter Content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. The vulnerability also has scope change implications, potentially impacting additional Oracle products. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, and strongly recommends applying patches promptly.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.7high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected software

Oracle Corporation

Oracle WebCenter Content

Affected versions
=14.1.2.0.0=12.2.1.4.0
com.oracle.webcenter/content-server
pkg:maven/com.oracle.webcenter/content-server
Affected versions
=14.1.2.0.0=12.2.1.4.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/11/2026, 19:34:00 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-60983 is a vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content (component: Content Server) affecting 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 system, resulting in unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privilege required, no user interaction, scope change, and high confidentiality impact. The vulnerability may also affect other Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 patches across multiple products. Oracle advises customers to remain on supported versions and apply patches without delay.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-60983 can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through Oracle WebCenter Content. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. Due to scope change, other Oracle products may also be significantly impacted by attacks exploiting this vulnerability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these security patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying all relevant patches without delay. No additional mitigation steps are specified beyond applying the official patches.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
oracle
Date Reserved
2026-07-08T15:51:55.606Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]

Threat ID: 6a84c9bdc6e8be0332bf0c49

Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:13 UTC

Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:34:00 UTC

Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC

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