CVE-2026-61042: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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-2026-61042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Sites 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 resulting in full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. Oracle has acknowledged the issue in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory and recommends applying available patches promptly.
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 a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to exploit the flaw and compromise the system, potentially leading to complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included fixes for this vulnerability in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Sites, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the affected product, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the application and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability in the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay. Oracle emphasizes remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates to mitigate exploitation risks.
CVE-2026-61042: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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-2026-61042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Sites 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 resulting in full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. Oracle has acknowledged the issue in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory and recommends applying available patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
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 a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to exploit the flaw and compromise the system, potentially leading to complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Sites. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included fixes for this vulnerability in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Sites, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the affected product, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the application and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability in the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay. Oracle emphasizes remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates to mitigate exploitation risks.
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: 6a84c9c3c6e8be0332bf0d4c
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:18:43 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 25
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