CVE-2026-60664 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 resides 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 security gaps in the Content Server component that expose organizations to significant risk. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage well-established attack vectors without requiring specialized tools or extensive preparation. Network-based exploitation via HTTP protocols creates a particularly dangerous scenario where remote adversaries can target systems without needing physical access or prior authentication credentials.
The technical flaw manifests as an insufficient access control mechanism within the Content Server's HTTP handling capabilities, allowing unauthenticated users to execute malicious payloads that ultimately lead to system compromise. This vulnerability operates through a combination of network-level access and user interaction requirements, meaning that while initial exploitation occurs over HTTP without authentication, successful completion typically requires some form of human intervention from individuals within the organization who are not directly part of the attack vector. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 places this vulnerability in the critical severity category, reflecting the high potential for impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains.
The operational implications of this vulnerability extend far beyond simple data compromise, as successful exploitation can result in complete system takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content installations. This represents a severe escalation from typical content management vulnerabilities, potentially allowing attackers to gain full administrative control over enterprise content repositories that may contain sensitive corporate information, intellectual property, and confidential business documents. Organizations utilizing these affected versions face significant risk of data breaches, operational disruption, and potential regulatory violations given the comprehensive nature of the compromise possible through this vulnerability.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should include immediate deployment of Oracle's official security patches and updates as released through their regular patching cycle. Network segmentation strategies should be implemented to limit exposure of WebCenter Content systems to untrusted networks, while robust firewall rules can help restrict HTTP access to only authorized administrative networks. Organizations should also implement enhanced monitoring solutions specifically designed to detect anomalous HTTP traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and may map to ATT&CK techniques involving initial access through web application exploitation and privilege escalation. Additionally, implementing multi-factor authentication mechanisms and regular security assessments can provide additional layers of protection against similar vulnerabilities in the content management infrastructure.
The human interaction requirement suggests that social engineering components might be necessary for complete exploitation, indicating that organizations should implement comprehensive user awareness training programs to reduce the risk of successful attack completion. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing should be conducted to identify potential similar weaknesses within the broader Oracle Fusion Middleware ecosystem, as this vulnerability may indicate broader architectural issues that could affect other components within the same platform. The CVSS vector specifically emphasizes network accessibility with low attack complexity, making this a particularly concerning vulnerability for organizations that maintain publicly accessible web applications or have insufficient network controls in place to protect their content management infrastructure.