---
id: "CVE-2026-87372"
kind: "vulnerability"
aliases: ["CVE-2026-87372"]
title: "Oracle WebCenter Content Server: low-privilege local user reads critical data"
severity: "medium"
cvss: 6.5
epss: null
exploited: false
status: "open"
category: "vendor"
products: []
ecosystems: []
tags: ["fusion-middleware", "java", "oracle", "self-hosted", "vendor", "webcenter-content"]
not_affected_if: ["no-host-logon", "other-versions"]
published_at: "2026-10-20T22:20:15+00:00"
first_seen_at: "2026-10-23T21:57:25+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-10-25T03:51:18+00:00"
sources: [{"source": "nvd", "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87372", "first_seen_at": "2026-10-23T21:57:25+00:00"}]
---

# Oracle WebCenter Content Server: low-privilege local user reads critical data

Oracle WebCenter Content Server versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 contain a flaw that lets a low-privileged user who can log on to the host reach data beyond their rights. An attacker gets unauthorized access to critical data held in WebCenter Content, with the scope change meaning other components on the same infrastructure can be affected too.

_Summary, check and fix written by a model from the sources; labelled as such._

## How to check

- Check the installed Oracle WebCenter Content version against `12.2.1.4.0` and `14.1.2.0.0`
- Confirm whether the Oracle Critical Patch Update advisory for this CVE lists your release as affected: unknown

## Fix

- Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update that addresses CVE-2026-87372 to WebCenter Content Server (fixed version: unknown)

## Timeline

- 2026-10-23T21:57:25+00:00 nvd https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87372

## From the sources

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 low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle WebCenter Content executes to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content.  While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Content, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change).  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in  unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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