CVE-2026-60446 in WebCenter Enterprise Capture
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Client Bundle). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3, IIOP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
The vulnerability identified in Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture affects critical components within Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically the Client Bundle functionality. This issue resides within a widely deployed enterprise content management system that organizations rely upon for document capture and processing workflows. The affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 represent current production releases that have not received adequate security hardening for remote attack vectors. The vulnerability's exploitability characteristics present a severe risk to enterprise environments as it requires no authentication credentials and can be leveraged through standard network protocols.
The technical flaw manifests through the T3 and IIOP communication protocols which are fundamental to Oracle's middleware architecture for remote procedure calls and object request brokering. These protocols operate on well-known ports and typically require proper authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access. However, this vulnerability creates a pathway for unauthenticated attackers to establish connections and execute malicious operations against the vulnerable system. The attack vector operates at the network level, requiring only connectivity to the target system's listening ports, making it particularly dangerous in environments where these services are exposed to untrusted networks.
The operational impact of successful exploitation reaches the highest severity levels across all three core security principles defined by the CVSS framework. Complete compromise of confidentiality means attackers can access sensitive document repositories, business records, and proprietary information stored within the capture system. Integrity violations allow for data manipulation, document tampering, and potential corruption of critical business processes. Availability destruction enables denial-of-service conditions that can halt document capture operations and disrupt business continuity. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 reflects the comprehensive nature of this vulnerability's impact on enterprise security posture.
Organizations should immediately implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable WebCenter Enterprise Capture systems from untrusted networks while ensuring proper firewall rules restrict access to T3 (port 7001) and IIOP (port 7002) ports. The recommended mitigation strategy includes applying Oracle's latest security patches and updates, implementing strong authentication mechanisms for any exposed services, and conducting comprehensive network monitoring to detect anomalous traffic patterns. Additionally, organizations should consider disabling unnecessary protocols and services that are not actively required for business operations. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a significant concern under the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation and persistence tactics. The attack surface expansion through T3 and IIOP protocols creates opportunities for attackers to establish footholds within enterprise networks, potentially leading to further lateral movement and compromise of additional systems.