CVE-2026-87379 in WebCenter Content Imaging
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2026
Vulnerability in the WebCenter Content: Imaging product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). 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 SOAP to compromise WebCenter Content: Imaging. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of WebCenter Content: Imaging accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/21/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Core component of Oracle Fusion Middleware WebCenter Content Imaging, specifically affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. This security flaw is classified as a low-privilege network-based attack vector that can be exploited via SOAP protocols to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the application environment. The presence of this vulnerability indicates a deficiency in how the system handles authentication or authorization checks for specific API endpoints exposed through the Simple Object Access Protocol interface, allowing attackers who have already obtained basic user credentials to escalate their privileges sufficiently to read restricted information.
From a technical perspective, the flaw aligns with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management and potentially CWE-862 Missing Authorization, as it permits actions that should be restricted based on role-based access controls. The exploitation mechanism relies on crafting specific SOAP requests that bypass intended security boundaries within the Imaging module's core processing logic. Because the attack requires only low privileged credentials and network connectivity without user interaction, it represents a significant risk for organizations relying on this middleware for document management workflows where sensitive imaging data is stored and processed.
The operational impact of successful exploitation is primarily confined to confidentiality breaches rather than integrity or availability disruptions. An attacker can retrieve a subset of accessible data that was not intended for their level of access, leading to potential exposure of proprietary documents, personal identifiable information, or other confidential assets managed by the Imaging system. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 Valid Accounts, where adversaries use legitimate credentials to move laterally and extract data without triggering typical intrusion detection alerts associated with brute force or credential stuffing attacks.
To mitigate this risk, organizations must apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for WebCenter Content Imaging immediately. It is also recommended to enforce strict network segmentation policies that limit SOAP endpoint accessibility to only trusted internal networks where possible. Additionally implementing robust input validation and ensuring that all API endpoints adhere to principle of least privilege can help prevent exploitation even if patching is delayed. Regular auditing of access logs for anomalous SOAP traffic patterns associated with data exfiltration attempts should also be conducted to detect any potential compromise early in the attack lifecycle.