CVE-2026-73949: Oracle WebCenter Portal · Improper Access Control
Affects Oracle WebCenter PortalSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 20:25 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle CorporationOracle WebCenter Portal | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavencom.oracle.webcenter/portalpkg:maven/com.oracle.webcenter/portalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability in the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should apply the relevant patches promptly to remediate the vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-73949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal affecting 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 impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. Oracle has included fixes for this vulnerability in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.