CVE-2026-61045: 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 and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle
CVE-2026-61045 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, modify some data, or cause a partial denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, indicating significant confidentiality, 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 access or modify sensitive data and potentially disrupt service partially. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact with lower integrity and availability impacts. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory for August 2026 addressing this and other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to all data accessible by Oracle WebCenter Sites, unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some data, and partial denial of service conditions. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate this vulnerability. Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. Patch availability and installation instructions are provided in the official Oracle advisory.
CVE-2026-61045: 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 and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle
Description
CVE-2026-61045 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, modify some data, or cause a partial denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
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 access or modify sensitive data and potentially disrupt service partially. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact with lower integrity and availability impacts. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory for August 2026 addressing this and other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to all data accessible by Oracle WebCenter Sites, unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some data, and partial denial of service conditions. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate this vulnerability. Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. Patch availability and installation instructions are provided in the official Oracle 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: 6a84c9c3c6e8be0332bf0d4e
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:18:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 36
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