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CVE-2026-60438 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:46.283Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. CVE-2026-60438 is a vulnerability in Oracle HTTP Server's mod_ssl component, affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the server, potentially leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data. The CVSS score of 9.1 indicates critical severity, with confidentiality and integrity impacts. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details. Defenders should verify affected product deployments, review official advisories, and plan for vendor-supported updates or mitigations. Organizations using Oracle HTTP Server versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential data compromise. Affected operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams should review and act on this vulnerability.

Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
Oracle HTTP Server
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-21
Original CVE updated
2026-08-01
Advisory published
2026-07-21
Advisory updated
2026-08-01

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle HTTP Server versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential data compromise. Affected operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams should review and act on this vulnerability.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-60438 is a vulnerability in Oracle HTTP Server's mod_ssl component, affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the server, potentially leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data. The CVSS score of 9.1 indicates critical severity, with confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Defensive priority

Oracle HTTP Server vulnerability allows unauthenticated network access via HTTP, potentially leading to critical data compromise.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply Oracle's security patches for affected HTTP Server versions.
  • Implement compensating controls, such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.
  • Monitor network traffic for suspicious HTTP requests.
  • Verify and update inventory of Oracle HTTP Server instances.
  • Restrict network access to Oracle HTTP Server instances.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-60438 vulnerability affects Oracle HTTP Server versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, with a CVSS score of 9.1, indicating critical severity. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the server. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details. Defenders should verify affected product deployments, review official advisories, and plan for vendor-supported updates or mitigations.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-60438 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60438

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

  • CVE-2026-60438 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60438

    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.