CVE-2026-61229: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Portal
CVE-2026-61229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially compromise the portal, leading to full takeover. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains numerous security fixes across multiple products.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Portal (component: Runtime Tools) in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the portal, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is high, requiring no privileges or user interaction. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides targeted security fixes for this and other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Portal, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the portal completely.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities.
CVE-2026-61229: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Portal
Description
CVE-2026-61229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially compromise the portal, leading to full takeover. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains numerous security fixes across multiple products.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Portal
pkg:maven/com.oracle.webcenter/portalRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Portal (component: Runtime Tools) in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the portal, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is high, requiring no privileges or user interaction. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides targeted security fixes for this and other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Portal, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the portal completely.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that addresses this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:52:20.742Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9c7c6e8be0332bf0e89
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:04:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 26
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.