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CVE-2026-60205 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief
A critical vulnerability was discovered in Oracle WebLogic Server, a product of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It is easily exploitable, allowing unauthenticated attackers with network access via TCP to compromise the server. Successful attacks can result in a complete takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server.
- Vendor
- Oracle Corporation
- Product
- Oracle WebLogic Server
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-25
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-25
Who should care
Organizations using Oracle WebLogic Server versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should prioritize patching this vulnerability. The vulnerability's high CVSS score of 9.8 indicates its critical severity, and the potential for unauthenticated attackers to compromise the server makes it a high-priority concern.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is located in the Core component of Oracle WebLogic Server, affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, showing that the vulnerability can be exploited over the network without authentication or user interaction. Successful attacks can result in a complete takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server, allowing unauthenticated attackers with network access via TCP to compromise the server. Organizations should prioritize patching this vulnerability due to its critical severity and potential for unauthorized server compromise.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the security patch provided by Oracle as soon as possible.
- Implement compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions to limit exposure.
- Monitor Oracle WebLogic Server logs for suspicious activity.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential weaknesses.
- Consider implementing a web application firewall to detect and prevent attacks.
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:21.847Z and last modified on 2026-07-25T05:16:36.710Z. The NVD entry is currently Undergoing Analysis. Oracle has provided a security alert for this vulnerability (reference: [email protected]).
Official resources
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CVE-2026-60205 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2026-60205 NVD detail
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Source item URL
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- Source reference
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:21.847Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Undergoing Analysis.