CVE-2026-60457 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 low privileged attacker with network access via T3, IIOP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability resides within Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that handles document capture and processing workflows. The flaw exists specifically in the Client Bundle functionality and affects two major version streams: 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The vulnerability represents a critical security weakness that can be exploited by adversaries with minimal privileges and network connectivity through established Oracle communication protocols. This presents a significant risk to organizations relying on the platform for document management and enterprise content processing.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the Client Bundle component. Attackers can leverage T3 (Threepass) and IIOP (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol) communication channels to execute malicious payloads that bypass normal authentication procedures. These protocols are commonly used for Oracle middleware communication and when improperly secured, provide attack vectors that allow privilege escalation from low-privilege accounts to full system compromise. The vulnerability's exploitability score of 9.9 on the CVSS 3.1 scale indicates that successful exploitation requires minimal effort and can result in complete system takeover.
The operational impact extends beyond the immediate WebCenter Enterprise Capture environment due to the scope change aspect of this vulnerability. Organizations may experience cascading effects as attackers leverage compromised capture systems to target other connected Oracle products within their enterprise infrastructure. This could include database servers, application servers, or additional middleware components that share common authentication mechanisms or network pathways. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all rated as high, meaning attackers can access sensitive document repositories, modify critical business processes, and potentially disrupt entire document workflow operations.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to restrict access to T3 and IIOP ports, enforcing strict firewall rules to limit communication to authorized systems only, and applying the latest Oracle security patches. Organizations must also conduct comprehensive network audits to identify all exposed middleware components and ensure proper authentication mechanisms are in place. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a significant concern under the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation and lateral movement tactics. Additional defensive measures should include monitoring for unusual T3 and IIOP traffic patterns, implementing robust credential management practices, and establishing incident response procedures specifically tailored to address middleware compromise scenarios.