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
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).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
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
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
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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