CVE-2026-61288 Missing authorization in Oracle WebCenter Content

High 7.1 Published 18 Aug 2026 Updated 20 Aug 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can access and modify data in Oracle WebCenter Content via HTTP if a user interacts with a malicious link.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-61288?

CVE-2026-61288 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Webcenter Content, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Content Server). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-61288?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Webcenter Content.

How do I fix CVE-2026-61288?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-61288 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-2026-61288 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-61288 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Webcenter Content vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ggj3-8jfx-cvxj.