CVE-2026-83040: portlet-services
Affects portlet-servicesSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.6 Critical.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 08:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% 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: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 |
|---|---|---|
Mavencom.oracle.webcenter/portlet-servicespkg:maven/com.oracle.webcenter/portlet-servicesOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability in the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Affected users should apply the official patches promptly to remediate the issue. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or 'no action required' statements are provided by the vendor.
Description
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-83040) exists in Oracle WebCenter Portal component Portlet Services affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via SOAP to potentially take over the Oracle WebCenter Portal. Exploitation requires user interaction by a person other than the attacker and can impact additional products beyond WebCenter Portal. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, indicating high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.