CVE-2026-61018: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Sites
CVE-2026-61018 is a critical 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 fully compromise the affected system, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites, part of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to exploit the flaw easily and compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) confirms that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain complete control over Oracle WebCenter Sites, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released this vulnerability as part of its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU). Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant security patches without delay to mitigate this vulnerability. Oracle recommends staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying all security updates. Refer to the official Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for patch availability and installation instructions.
CVE-2026-61018: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Sites
Description
CVE-2026-61018 is a critical 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 fully compromise the affected system, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Sites
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites, part of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to exploit the flaw easily and compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) confirms that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain complete control over Oracle WebCenter Sites, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released this vulnerability as part of its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU). Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant security patches without delay to mitigate this vulnerability. Oracle recommends staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying all security updates. Refer to the official Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for patch availability and installation instructions.
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: 6a84c9c0c6e8be0332bf0cd6
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:16 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:19:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 28
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