CVE-2026-73953: Oracle WebCenter Portal · Missing Authentication
Affects Oracle WebCenter PortalSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 20:25 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 43% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 for this vulnerability in the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches for Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 immediately. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively-supported versions and applying security patches promptly to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are indicated in the advisory.
Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Portlet Services). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).