CVE-2026-60464 in WebCenter Content Imaging
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the WebCenter Content: Imaging product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). 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 HTTP to compromise WebCenter Content: Imaging. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of WebCenter Content: Imaging. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability resides within Oracle Fusion Middleware's WebCenter Content: Imaging component, specifically in the core functionality that governs document processing and content management operations. The affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 represent critical points of weakness in the imaging platform where unauthorized access can occur through standard HTTP network protocols. The CVSS base score of 8.8 indicates a high-severity threat that requires immediate attention from security teams responsible for protecting enterprise content management systems.
The technical flaw manifests as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows attackers with minimal privileges to gain unauthorized access to the imaging system through network-based HTTP connections. This particular weakness falls under the category of insufficient authorization controls where proper access validation mechanisms fail to properly authenticate or authorize incoming requests. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization issues in software systems. Attackers can leverage this flaw without requiring elevated privileges, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by individuals who have basic network access to the target environment.
Operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data compromise, as successful exploitation results in complete system takeover of the WebCenter Content: Imaging platform. This level of compromise directly affects all three fundamental security principles defined in the CVSS vector - confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can access sensitive documents, modify or delete content, disrupt service availability, and potentially use the compromised imaging system as a pivot point for further attacks within the enterprise network. The unified scope (S:U) indicates that the attack affects the entire system without requiring additional privilege escalation or system-specific targeting.
The security implications of this vulnerability require immediate implementation of mitigating controls including network segmentation, firewall rule enforcement, and mandatory access control policies to prevent unauthorized HTTP access to imaging services. Organizations should implement the principle of least privilege by restricting network access to only authorized personnel and systems. Additionally, regular patch management procedures must be established to ensure timely deployment of Oracle security updates. The vulnerability's characteristics align with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers legitimate credentials usage and privilege escalation, making it essential for security monitoring systems to detect anomalous access patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. Implementing web application firewalls and comprehensive logging mechanisms will provide necessary visibility into potential attack activities while maintaining compliance with industry standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001 requirements for information security management.