CVE-2026-83353: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle WebCenter Content executes to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Content
CVE-2026-83353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle WebCenter Content runs to compromise the product, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes targeted security fixes for affected products. Customers are strongly advised to apply the provided patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Content, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It permits an attacker with low privileges and logon access to the underlying infrastructure to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content, potentially resulting in complete takeover of the product. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that includes fixes for this vulnerability among 673 security patches across multiple products. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. An attacker with low privileges and logon access to the infrastructure can leverage this flaw to take over the product, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply these patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are indicated in the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-83353: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle WebCenter Content executes to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebCenter Content
Description
CVE-2026-83353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle WebCenter Content runs to compromise the product, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes targeted security fixes for affected products. Customers are strongly advised to apply the provided patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebCenter Content
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Content, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It permits an attacker with low privileges and logon access to the underlying infrastructure to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content, potentially resulting in complete takeover of the product. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in September 2026 that includes fixes for this vulnerability among 673 security patches across multiple products. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full compromise of Oracle WebCenter Content, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. An attacker with low privileges and logon access to the infrastructure can leverage this flaw to take over the product, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply these patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are indicated in the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T15:40:57.354Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a84455bf5e2cf553819f
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:19:16 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 23:05:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 00:46:20 UTC
Views: 3
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