CVE-2026-60525 in WebCenter Content
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Content Server). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Content, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability exists within Oracle WebCenter Content, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that serves as a comprehensive content management platform for enterprise organizations. The affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 represent critical software components that handle sensitive organizational data through their content server functionality. The vulnerability's classification as difficult to exploit indicates that while the attack vector requires some technical skill or specific conditions, the potential impact on organizational security is severe enough to warrant immediate attention.
The technical flaw manifests as a security weakness in the content server component that allows low privilege attackers to leverage network-based HTTP access for unauthorized system compromise. This represents a significant escalation risk because the vulnerability exists within a core enterprise content management system that typically holds sensitive business data, intellectual property, and confidential communications. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 reflects the high severity of potential impacts including confidentiality and integrity breaches, with the vector indicating network accessibility, high attack complexity, low privilege requirements, and a scope change that affects additional products beyond the primary target.
Operationally, successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables attackers to create, delete, or modify critical data within Oracle WebCenter Content systems, potentially compromising all accessible data through unauthorized access mechanisms. The impact extends beyond the immediate content management system as evidenced by the scope change element in the CVSS vector, suggesting that security breaches could affect additional Oracle products within the broader Fusion Middleware ecosystem. This cascading effect represents a particularly concerning risk for organizations that rely heavily on Oracle's integrated middleware solutions.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and potentially CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) patterns commonly found in enterprise content management systems where access controls fail to properly validate user permissions. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving initial access through network services and privilege escalation within the target environment. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation, firewall rule updates, and comprehensive access control reviews. The recommended approach involves disabling unnecessary HTTP endpoints, implementing strict authentication mechanisms, and conducting thorough penetration testing to identify potential exploitation vectors while monitoring for anomalous access patterns that could indicate successful compromise attempts.