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CVE-2026-60983 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-18T21:16:50.447Z and has not been modified since then. This vulnerability affects Oracle WebCenter Content, specifically versions 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, and allows low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise data confidentiality. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.7, indicating high severity. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. Oracle WebCenter Content administrators and users should assess and patch affected versions to prevent data breaches. Security teams should prioritize patching and monitor for unauthorized data access. Vulnerability management teams should identify exposed systems and implement compensating controls. IT operators should review system logs for suspicious activity.
- Vendor
- Oracle Corporation
- Product
- Oracle WebCenter Content
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.7
- 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
Oracle WebCenter Content administrators and users; assess and patch affected versions to prevent data breaches. Security teams should prioritize patching and monitor for unauthorized data access. Vulnerability management teams should identify exposed systems and implement compensating controls. IT operators should review system logs for suspicious activity.
Technical summary
Easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content allows low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise data confidentiality. The vulnerability affects versions 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.7. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and is considered high severity. To mitigate, apply patches for affected versions, restrict network access, monitor for unauthorized data access, conduct vulnerability scanning, review system logs, and implement compensating controls. Evidence from official CVE and NVD records confirms the vulnerability; verify affected versions and assess network exposure.
Defensive priority
Oracle WebCenter Content vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers to compromise data confidentiality; prioritize patching for affected versions 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply patches for Oracle WebCenter Content versions 14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0
- Restrict network access to Oracle WebCenter Content
- Monitor for unauthorized data access
- Conduct vulnerability scanning to identify exposed systems
- Review system logs for suspicious activity
- Implement compensating controls for exposed systems
- Track exceptions and retest remediated assets
Evidence notes
Official CVE and NVD records confirm vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content; verify affected versions (14.1.2.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0) and assess network exposure. Check for unauthorized data access and monitor system logs for suspicious activity. Ensure proper patching and restrict network access to Oracle WebCenter Content. Evidence is limited to public CVE and NVD records; further verification tasks are needed.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-60983 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60983
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-60983 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60983
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.