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CVE-2026-61140: 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

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-61140cvecve-2026-61140
Published: 07/21/2026 (07/21/2026, 21:38:23 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Oracle Corporation
Product: Oracle WebCenter Sites

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Sites product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: WebCenter Sites). The supported version that is affected is 14.1.2.0.0. 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.8critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

com.oracle/webcenter-sites
pkg:maven/com.oracle/webcenter-sites
Affected versions
=14.1.2.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 16:28:03 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Sites 14.1.2.0.0 and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the system. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can be performed remotely with low complexity. The impact includes full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise, potentially resulting in complete takeover of the affected Oracle WebCenter Sites instance. The vulnerability is linked to CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) and CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Oracle’s July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory includes security patches for this and other vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of timely patching.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to fully compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites 14.1.2.0.0, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can lead to complete takeover of the affected system, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary actions and potentially disrupt services or exfiltrate sensitive data.

Mitigation Recommendations

Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update in July 2026 that addresses this vulnerability among others. Customers should apply the relevant security patches from the July 2026 Critical Patch Update without delay. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security patches to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
oracle
Date Reserved
2026-07-08T15:51:55.616Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]

Threat ID: 6a5fee329c2644c7f8d5d3f9

Added to database: 07/21/2026, 22:09:54 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:28:03 UTC

Last updated: 09/02/2026, 22:52:13 UTC

Views: 59

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