CVE-2026-61001 Missing authorization in Oracle Web Services Manager

Critical 9.6 Published 18 Aug 2026 Updated 25 Aug 2026

Low-privileged attackers can bypass authorization to read, create, delete, or modify critical data in Oracle Web Services Manager.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-61001?

CVE-2026-61001 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Web Services Manager, published on 18 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Services Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Services Security). 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 Web Services Manager. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Web Services Manager, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Web Services Manager accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Web Services Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-61001?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Web Services Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2026-61001?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-61001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-61001 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-61001 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rxf-9crp-qw88.