CVE-2026-21962 - Oracle HTTP Server and Oracle Weblogic Server Proxy Plug-in Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL

10 / 10

Minimal Risk Critical

Vector Specification

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

Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

42.02 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

98.6 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 98.6% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Aug 24, 2026

Remediation Due

Aug 27, 2026

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Oracle HTTP Server and Oracle Weblogic Server Proxy Plug-in contain an improper access control vulnerability that can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle HTTP Server and Oracle Weblogic Server Proxy Plug-in accessible data.

Remediation Directive

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

External Intelligence

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2026.html

CISA

CISA Advisory

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk

CISA

CISA Advisory

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21962