CVE-2026-70924: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Web Services Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Web Services Manager. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Web Services Manager
CVE-2026-70924 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Web Services Manager versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to potentially take over the Oracle Web Services Manager. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides patches for multiple products including Oracle Web Services Manager.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Web Services Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTPS to compromise the Oracle Web Services Manager, 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 includes targeted security fixes for this and other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle Web Services Manager, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the affected product, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over services managed by Oracle Web Services Manager.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available security patches promptly to mitigate this vulnerability. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No additional mitigation steps are specified beyond applying the official patches.
CVE-2026-70924: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Web Services Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Web Services Manager. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Web Services Manager
Description
CVE-2026-70924 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Web Services Manager versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to potentially take over the Oracle Web Services Manager. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides patches for multiple products including Oracle Web Services Manager.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Web Services Manager
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Web Services Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTPS to compromise the Oracle Web Services Manager, 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 includes targeted security fixes for this and other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle Web Services Manager, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the affected product, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over services managed by Oracle Web Services Manager.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available security patches promptly to mitigate this vulnerability. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No additional mitigation steps are specified beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.606Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ccafc6e8be0332c376ef
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:20:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 14:03:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 21
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