CVE-2026-60554 in WebCenter Sites
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Sites product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: WebCenter Sites). 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 HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability resides within Oracle WebCenter Sites, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that serves as a web content management system. The affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 contain a critical security flaw that enables unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data without requiring any credentials or prior authorization. The vulnerability's exploitability is classified as easily accessible, meaning that an attacker with network-level access via HTTP protocols can successfully compromise the system. This represents a significant security risk as it eliminates the need for authentication barriers that typically protect enterprise content management systems.
The technical nature of this flaw involves insufficient access controls within the WebCenter Sites component, allowing attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms entirely through HTTP requests. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 indicates a high severity level with significant confidentiality impact, while the vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) demonstrates that it requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely with low access complexity. The attack surface is particularly concerning because it affects critical data within the Oracle WebCenter Sites environment, potentially exposing all accessible content and sensitive information stored within the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of the entire WebCenter Sites infrastructure. Attackers could access confidential business information, proprietary content, user data, and potentially manipulate or destroy critical web assets. This vulnerability undermines the fundamental security posture of organizations relying on Oracle WebCenter Sites for their content management needs, particularly in environments where sensitive corporate data resides within the system's repository. The lack of authentication requirements means that any network-connected attacker could exploit this flaw without specialized tools or insider knowledge.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation through official Oracle patches and updates addressing this vulnerability. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to WebCenter Sites components until proper patches are applied. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual HTTP traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing intrusion detection systems specifically configured to identify potential exploitation of this class of vulnerability. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and could be categorized under ATT&CK techniques related to initial access through network service exploitation, making it a critical priority for security teams to address immediately.