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CVE-2026-61228 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-18T21:16:56.000Z and has not been modified since then. The CVE-2026-61228 vulnerability is in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically in the Runtime Tools component. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.6 and allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal, potentially impacting additional products. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Portal accessible data. Organizations should review and apply Oracle's security patches for WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Security teams and administrators responsible for Oracle WebCenter Portal instances should implement compensating controls such as network segmentation and access controls to limit the attack surface. They should also monitor WebCenter Portal systems for suspicious activity and implement incident response plans.

Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
Oracle WebCenter Portal
CVSS
HIGH 8.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-18
Original CVE updated
2026-08-24
Advisory published
2026-08-18
Advisory updated
2026-08-24

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should prioritize applying security patches. Security teams and administrators responsible for Oracle WebCenter Portal instances should review and implement recommended actions to mitigate the vulnerability.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-61228 vulnerability is in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically in the Runtime Tools component. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.6 and allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal, potentially impacting additional products. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Portal accessible data.

Defensive priority

High priority due to high CVSS score of 8.6 and potential for unauthorized access to critical data.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply Oracle's security patches for WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0.
  • Implement compensating controls such as network segmentation and access controls to limit the attack surface.
  • Monitor WebCenter Portal systems for suspicious activity and implement incident response plans.
  • Verify inventory of WebCenter Portal instances and ensure they are up-to-date with the latest security patches.
  • Consider implementing additional security measures such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

Evidence notes

Evidence from official CVE and NVD sources indicates a vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal with a CVSS score of 8.6. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal, potentially impacting additional products.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-61228 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-61228

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-61228 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61228

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.