CVE-2026-83048: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Portal accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Portal
CVE-2026-83048 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 gaining unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability also has a scope change impact affecting additional Oracle products. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.7, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in the Runtime Tools component of Oracle WebCenter Portal within Oracle Fusion Middleware. It is exploitable remotely over HTTP by an attacker with low privileges, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high confidentiality impact. Oracle’s advisory confirms the availability of patches in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes targeted fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical or all data accessible through Oracle WebCenter Portal. The vulnerability’s scope change means it may also impact additional Oracle products beyond WebCenter Portal. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released official patches for this vulnerability in the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-83048: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Portal accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Portal
Description
CVE-2026-83048 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 gaining unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability also has a scope change impact affecting additional Oracle products. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.7, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Portal
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in the Runtime Tools component of Oracle WebCenter Portal within Oracle Fusion Middleware. It is exploitable remotely over HTTP by an attacker with low privileges, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high confidentiality impact. Oracle’s advisory confirms the availability of patches in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes targeted fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical or all data accessible through Oracle WebCenter Portal. The vulnerability’s scope change means it may also impact additional Oracle products beyond WebCenter Portal. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released official patches for this vulnerability in the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T15:40:57.335Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a80e55bf5e2cf5537c82
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:22 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:38:16 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 00:27:21 UTC
Views: 3
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