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Webcenter PortalApplication · Oracle

CVE-2026-60561

CRITICAL · 9.9 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-07-21
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable Zero-click 4 weeks old

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Runtime Tools). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

A critical vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Portal's Runtime Tools component allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to achieve complete takeover of the portal. The CVSS 9.9 score indicates full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise, with attacks potentially affecting additional products due to scope change.

MitigationApply the relevant Oracle Critical Patch Update for WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; if no patch is available, consider restricting network access to the Runtime Tools component and implementing additional access controls.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Webcenter PortalApplication
Affected:= 12.2.1.4.0= 14.1.2.0.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Confirm Oracle WebCenter Portal is installed
    Locate WebCenter Portal installation directory or check for WebCenter Portal processes running on the server. Common locations include $ORACLE_HOME/webcenter or check for Oracle Fusion Middleware components.
    Affected if WebCenter Portal is not installed - not affected. If installed, continue to version check.
  2. Identify installed WebCenter Portal version
    Check the version of Oracle WebCenter Portal using Oracle Enterprise Manager, Fusion Middleware Control, or by examining the installation logs and configuration files. The version is typically displayed in the Fusion Middleware console or can be queried via Oracle OPatch.
    Affected if Version is 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 - potentially affected. Versions outside these specific releases are not affected by this CVE.
  3. Verify Runtime Tools component is configured
    Check if the Runtime Tools component is enabled in the WebCenter Portal configuration. This can be verified through Fusion Middleware Control under the Runtime Tools configuration section, or by examining the component configuration XML files in the WebCenter Portal domain.
    Affected if Runtime Tools component is present and enabled - vulnerable attack surface exists. If Runtime Tools is not configured or disabled, the attack surface may be reduced.
  4. Assess network exposure of WebCenter Portal
    Review network listeners and HTTP endpoints configured for WebCenter Portal. Check the Oracle HTTP Server (OHS) configuration and WebLogic Server network channels to determine what IP addresses or networks can access the portal via HTTP.
    Affected if WebCenter Portal is accessible via HTTP from untrusted networks - attacker with network access could attempt exploitation. Restrict access to trusted sources reduces risk.
  5. Review WebCenter Portal user privileges
    Examine the user accounts and roles configured in WebCenter Portal's identity store. Check for low-privilege accounts that have any portal access, as the CVE states a low-privileged attacker can achieve full takeover.
    Affected if Low-privilege users have portal access - these accounts could be leveraged by an attacker for exploitation. Minimizing user privileges reduces the attack chain.

Environment is affected only if Oracle WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0 are installed, the Runtime Tools component is enabled, and the portal is accessible via HTTP to potential attackers.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply the relevant Oracle Critical Patch Update for WebCenter Portal versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; if no patch is available, consider restricting network access to the Runtime Tools component and implementing additional access controls.

Fix this in Webcenter Portal Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation8.0 h
  • Implementation12.0 h
  • Testing16.0 h
  • Review / QA8.0 h
44.0 hours of engineering $7,600
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