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CVE-2026-60944 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief
The CVE-2026-60944 vulnerability is an easily exploitable issue in Oracle WebCenter Content that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. The vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with a CVSS score of 8.2. Affected versions include 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. To verify exposure, defenders should review system configurations, check for applied patches, and monitor for suspicious activity related to Oracle WebCenter Content.
- Vendor
- Oracle Corporation
- Product
- Oracle WebCenter Content
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.2
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-18
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-26
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-18
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-26
Who should care
Administrators and users of Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should apply patches or updates to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management teams should review the affected systems, assess the risk, and prioritize patching based on the high severity of the vulnerability. Operators of affected systems should also monitor for suspicious activity and implement compensating controls if patches cannot be applied immediately.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-60944 vulnerability is an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. The vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with a CVSS score of 8.2.
Defensive priority
Oracle WebCenter Content vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the product with high impact to confidentiality and integrity.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply vendor patches or updates to Oracle WebCenter Content
- Restrict network access to Oracle WebCenter Content
- Monitor Oracle WebCenter Content for suspicious activity
- Implement compensating controls to limit potential damage
- Review system configurations to identify potential vulnerabilities
- Track exceptions and retest remediated assets
- Conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-60944 vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Content versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Successful attacks require human interaction and can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. To verify exposure, defenders should review system configurations, check for applied patches, and monitor for suspicious activity related to Oracle WebCenter Content. Evidence of exploitation may include unusual access patterns or modifications to sensitive data.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-60944 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60944
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-60944 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60944
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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.