CVE-2026-61038: 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 access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Sites
CVE-2026-61038 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 gain unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all data accessible through Oracle WebCenter Sites. The attacker can also perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, indicating a significant confidentiality and integrity impact. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is an easily exploitable flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to access the system over HTTP without any privileges. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability to modify some of the data, impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker can gain unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data within Oracle WebCenter Sites and can perform unauthorized data modifications such as updates, inserts, or deletions. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the affected system's data. There is no impact on availability reported. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, increasing the risk of exploitation if the system is exposed to untrusted networks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should apply the relevant patches immediately to remediate this vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are provided in the advisory.
CVE-2026-61038: 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 access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Sites
Description
CVE-2026-61038 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 gain unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all data accessible through Oracle WebCenter Sites. The attacker can also perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, indicating a significant confidentiality and integrity impact. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly.
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, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is an easily exploitable flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to access the system over HTTP without any privileges. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability to modify some of the data, impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker can gain unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data within Oracle WebCenter Sites and can perform unauthorized data modifications such as updates, inserts, or deletions. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the affected system's data. There is no impact on availability reported. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, increasing the risk of exploitation if the system is exposed to untrusted networks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should apply the relevant patches immediately to remediate this vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are provided in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.609Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9c3c6e8be0332bf0d48
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:18:57 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 30
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