CVE-2026-61212: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Portal
CVE-2026-61212 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the Oracle WebCenter Portal. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and may affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in the Runtime Tools component of Oracle WebCenter Portal within Oracle Fusion Middleware. It is difficult to exploit but allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the portal, potentially leading to full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 patches across multiple products.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability may also affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. Patch availability and installation instructions are provided in the Oracle advisory.
CVE-2026-61212: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Portal
Description
CVE-2026-61212 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the Oracle WebCenter Portal. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and may affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Portal
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in the Runtime Tools component of Oracle WebCenter Portal within Oracle Fusion Middleware. It is difficult to exploit but allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the portal, potentially leading to full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 patches across multiple products.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in complete takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability may also affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. Patch availability and installation instructions are provided in the Oracle advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:52:20.741Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9c5c6e8be0332bf0e14
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:17:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 24
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