CVE-2026-60638 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk. This includes reviewing system configurations, ensuring proper authentication and authorization mechanisms are in place, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing compensating controls such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and prevent attacks.

Technical summary

The vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content, specifically in the Content Server component, allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a high severity level. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can result in the takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8, impacting Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Organizations should focus on applying the vendor's official patch or update to a non-vulnerable version as a primary mitigation strategy.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the vendor's official patch or update to a non-vulnerable version.
• Implement compensating controls, such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), to detect and prevent attacks.
• Monitor the system for suspicious activity and implement incident response plans.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential weaknesses.
• Limit access to the system and implement strict authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:18:04.520Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T14:16:57.363Z. The NVD entry is currently Undergoing Analysis. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8.

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