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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
2026-07-28
Advisory published
2026-07-21
Advisory updated
2026-07-28

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]).

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-60205 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60205

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-60205 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60205

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.