CVE-2026-83041: Oracle WebCenter Portal · Improper Access Control
Affects Oracle WebCenter PortalSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 20:25 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% 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:C/C:H/I:N/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 patches for this vulnerability as part of 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 promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or temporary fixes are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-83041 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal (component: Portlet Services) 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 gaining unauthorized access to critical data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. The vulnerability may also impact additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.