CVE-2026-61016: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle WebCenter Sites. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Sites
CVE-2026-61016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Sites 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 and partial denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, indicating significant integrity and availability impacts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is exploitable remotely without authentication over HTTP, enabling attackers to perform unauthorized data manipulation and cause partial denial of service conditions. The CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with high impact on integrity and low impact on availability. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within Oracle WebCenter Sites, compromising data integrity. Additionally, attackers may cause a partial denial of service, affecting availability. There is no confidentiality impact reported. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, increasing its risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update that address this vulnerability. Customers should apply these patches without delay to remediate the issue. Oracle strongly recommends running supported versions and maintaining up-to-date patching to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-61016: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle WebCenter Sites. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Sites
Description
CVE-2026-61016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Sites 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 and partial denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, indicating significant integrity and availability impacts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Sites
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is exploitable remotely without authentication over HTTP, enabling attackers to perform unauthorized data manipulation and cause partial denial of service conditions. The CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with high impact on integrity and low impact on availability. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within Oracle WebCenter Sites, compromising data integrity. Additionally, attackers may cause a partial denial of service, affecting availability. There is no confidentiality impact reported. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, increasing its risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update that address this vulnerability. Customers should apply these patches without delay to remediate the issue. Oracle strongly recommends running supported versions and maintaining up-to-date patching 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
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.608Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9c0c6e8be0332bf0cd1
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:16 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:31:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 25
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