Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.0.0 Content Server improper authorization

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.0.0. This affects an unknown part of the component Content Server. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-60961. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle WebCenter Content 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.0.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component Content Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with access to the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the Oracle WebCenter Content executes to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Content, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.0 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-60961 since 07/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/19/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Content Management System

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• Oracle

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• WebCenter Content

Version

• 12.2.1.4.0
• 14.1.2.0.0

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• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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