CVE-2026-73957: Oracle WebCenter Portal · Improper Access Control
Affects Oracle WebCenter PortalSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 20:25 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 32% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation 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 as part of their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly to affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 of Oracle WebCenter Portal. Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch availability and installation instructions are provided in Oracle's advisory. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified.
Description
CVE-2026-73957 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the portal, requiring user interaction from someone other than the attacker. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within Oracle WebCenter Portal and potentially impact additional Oracle products. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, indicating high confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact.