CVE-2026-73949: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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-2026-73949 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 compromise the portal, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability affects the Portlet Services component of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal's Portlet Services component permits a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the portal. Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of the Oracle WebCenter Portal. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privilege required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes patches for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges and network access to fully compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could result in unauthorized access, data breaches, and disruption of portal services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. It is strongly recommended that customers apply these security patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle advises remaining on actively supported versions and applying security updates without delay.
CVE-2026-73949: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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-2026-73949 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 compromise the portal, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability affects the Portlet Services component of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Portal
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal's Portlet Services component permits a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the portal. Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of the Oracle WebCenter Portal. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privilege required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes patches for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges and network access to fully compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could result in unauthorized access, data breaches, and disruption of portal services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. It is strongly recommended that customers apply these security patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle advises remaining on actively supported versions and applying security updates without delay.
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: 6aa9a80055bf5e2cf5537c0f
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:31:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 22:31:41 UTC
Views: 3
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