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CVE-2026-60294 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was discovered in Oracle WebLogic Server, specifically in the Core component. The affected versions are 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via SOAP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server, potentially leading to a takeover of the server. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 9.8, indicating a high impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

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, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential takeovers. Security teams and administrators responsible for Oracle WebLogic Server deployments should take immediate action.

Technical summary

The vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server's Core component can be exploited via SOAP, allowing unauthenticated attackers with network access to compromise the server. Successful exploitation can lead to a complete takeover of the Oracle WebLogic Server. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, with a Base Score of 9.8. This vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0 of Oracle WebLogic Server. Organizations should prioritize patching to prevent potential takeovers, focusing on updating vulnerable instances and enhancing monitoring for suspicious SOAP activity.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest security patches from Oracle for WebLogic Server.
  • Implement compensating controls such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.
  • Conduct thorough inventory checks to identify and update vulnerable instances.
  • Enhance monitoring and exception tracking for suspicious SOAP activity.
  • Consider temporarily disabling SOAP access if immediate patching is not feasible.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:31.940Z and was last modified on 2026-07-25T05:16:37.527Z. 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-2026-60294 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60294

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

  • CVE-2026-60294 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60294

    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.