CVE-2026-60633 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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability exists within Oracle WebCenter Content, specifically in the Content Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The flaw represents a critical security weakness that enables unauthenticated attackers to compromise the targeted system through HTTP network connections without requiring any prior authentication credentials or privileged access. The vulnerability's exploitability is classified as easily accessible, indicating that attackers can leverage this weakness with minimal technical sophistication and effort.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls and authentication mechanisms within the Content Server component, allowing unauthorized users to gain control over critical system functions. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the security architecture that permits remote exploitation through standard web protocols. The attack requires human interaction from an individual who is not the attacker, suggesting that the exploitation process involves some form of social engineering or user deception element that prompts legitimate users to inadvertently facilitate the compromise.
The operational impact of successful exploitation is severe and comprehensive, potentially leading to complete system takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content installations. This level of compromise affects all three core security principles defined by the CVSS framework including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high severity rating of 8.8 indicates that attackers can achieve complete data breach capabilities, system corruption, and service disruption that could severely impact business operations and data protection measures.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE categories related to insufficient authentication and access control failures, specifically mapping to weaknesses in authentication mechanisms and privilege management. The attack vector follows patterns consistent with the ATT&CK framework's initial access and persistence tactics, where attackers leverage weak authentication controls to establish unauthorized system control. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) confirms that network-based attacks require low complexity, no prior privileges, and rely on user interaction while causing high impact across all security domains.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to restrict access to Content Server components, applying available Oracle patches and updates, implementing robust web application firewalls, and conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments. Additional protective measures involve monitoring for suspicious network activity, reviewing user access controls, and establishing incident response procedures to address potential compromise scenarios. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing layered defense strategies to protect enterprise content management systems from unauthorized access attempts.