CVE-2026-83048: Oracle WebCenter Portal privilege escalation in Runtime Tools

CVE-2026-83048 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.7 · Published 2026-09-15

Oracle WebCenter Portal is a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that provides web content and collaboration features for enterprise users. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged user with network access to bypass authorization controls and view sensitive data across the system. Attackers could gain unauthorized access to confidential business information and intellectual property stored within the portal.

Technologies: Oracle WebCenter Portal. Vendors: Oracle.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-83048 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-83048 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-83048?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.7, published 15 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.0.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-83048?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-83048 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-83048?
Check whether you run Oracle WebCenter Portal at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

This is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Runtime Tools component of Oracle WebCenter Portal, exploitable via HTTP requests. The vulnerability has a low attack complexity and requires only low-level user privileges and network access; no user interaction is needed. A successful exploit enables an attacker to access critical data and confidential information across the platform, with scope change indicating impact to additional Oracle products. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; patch availability is not specified in the advisory.

Affected products

  • Oracle WebCenter Portal 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.0.0

Timeline

  • 2026-09-15: disclosed

References

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