CVE-2026-60655 in WebCenter Content
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Content Management). 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 Oracle WebCenter Content. 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: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 WebCenter Content, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that provides web content management capabilities. The affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 represent critical security gaps in the web content management infrastructure that can be exploited by malicious actors. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise or resources to execute successful attacks, making it particularly dangerous for organizations relying on this platform for content delivery and management.
The technical flaw manifests as a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows low-privileged attackers to gain unauthorized access to the WebCenter Content system through standard HTTP network connections. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the authentication and authorization mechanisms that should protect the system from unauthorized access attempts. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects the severity of impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains, indicating that successful exploitation could result in complete system compromise. The attack vector AV:N indicates network-based exploitation is possible without requiring physical access, while AC:L demonstrates that the attack requires low complexity to execute successfully.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or system disruption, as it enables full takeover of the Oracle WebCenter Content environment. This compromise can result in unauthorized content modification, complete data exposure, and potential use as a pivot point for attacking other systems within the organization's network infrastructure. The vulnerability's ability to affect both confidentiality and integrity means that attackers could modify content, inject malicious materials, or manipulate system behavior while simultaneously accessing sensitive information stored within the content management system.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest Oracle patches and security updates specifically addressing this vulnerability, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the WebCenter Content servers, and conducting thorough security assessments of all affected systems. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and may map to ATT&CK techniques involving privilege escalation and lateral movement within target environments. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous HTTP traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while access controls should be reviewed and strengthened to ensure proper authentication mechanisms remain intact. The affected systems require comprehensive security auditing to identify any potential post-exploitation activities or persistent threats that may have been established through this vulnerability.