CVE-2026-73948: Easily exploitable 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-2026-73948 is a critical 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 compromise the product, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9. Attacks may also affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in the Composer component of Oracle WebCenter Portal within Oracle Fusion Middleware. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP, enabling compromise of Oracle WebCenter Portal. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of the Oracle WebCenter Portal product. The vulnerability also has potential to impact other Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has included fixes for this vulnerability in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges and network access to fully compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The compromise may extend to additional Oracle products due to scope change. This represents a critical security risk to affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability in the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-73948: Easily exploitable 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-2026-73948 is a critical 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 compromise the product, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9. Attacks may also affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Portal
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in the Composer component of Oracle WebCenter Portal within Oracle Fusion Middleware. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP, enabling compromise of Oracle WebCenter Portal. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of the Oracle WebCenter Portal product. The vulnerability also has potential to impact other Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has included fixes for this vulnerability in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges and network access to fully compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The compromise may extend to additional Oracle products due to scope change. This represents a critical security risk to affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability in the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T18:41:45.892Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a7fe55bf5e2cf5537c0a
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:06 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:31:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 00:55:03 UTC
Views: 3
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