CVE-2026-60294 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

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]).

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