CVE-2026-46844 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential takeover of the system. The vulnerability's high CVSS score and ease of exploitation make it a critical concern for these organizations. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management teams should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary steps to mitigate its impact.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a weakness in the Security Framework component of Oracle WebCenter Portal. An easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). The CVSS Vector is (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the patch from Oracle as soon as possible
• Conduct a thorough inventory of Oracle WebCenter Portal instances to identify potential exposure
• Implement compensating controls, such as network segmentation or access restrictions, to limit the attack surface
• Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
• Verify the integrity of the system and its components
• Review relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T10:54:01.917Z and was last modified on 2026-06-23T05:17:04.067Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The CVSS score is 9.9, indicating a critical vulnerability. The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTPS to compromise the system. The scope of the vulnerability is not limited to Oracle WebCenter Portal, as attacks may significantly impact additional products.

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Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.