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CVE-2026-60702 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-60702 vulnerability affects Oracle WebLogic Server, a critical component of Oracle Fusion Middleware. This vulnerability, classified under the component Core, has a CVSS score of 9.9, indicating a critical severity level. The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers with network access via T3 or IIOP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server, potentially impacting additional products. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-18T21:16:39.660Z and has not been modified since then. Administrators and users of Oracle WebLogic Server, particularly those using versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary steps to mitigate it. The vulnerability is easily exploitable and can result in the takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server.

Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
Oracle WebLogic Server
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-18
Original CVE updated
2026-08-21
Advisory published
2026-08-18
Advisory updated
2026-08-21

Who should care

Administrators and users of Oracle WebLogic Server, particularly those using versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary steps to mitigate it. This includes reviewing the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance, and planning vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-60702 vulnerability affects 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. The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers with network access via T3 or IIOP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server, potentially impacting additional products. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 9.9, indicating a critical severity level. The vulnerability is easily exploitable and can result in the takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. Affected product deployments should be reviewed for exposure, and owners should be assigned for follow-up.

Defensive priority

Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9, allowing low-privileged attackers to compromise the server via T3 or IIOP.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability
  • Restrict access to Oracle WebLogic Server to only trusted users and networks
  • Monitor Oracle WebLogic Server logs for suspicious activity
  • Consider implementing additional security controls, such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion detection systems
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-60702 vulnerability affects 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. The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers with network access via T3 or IIOP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server, potentially impacting additional products. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 9.9, indicating a critical severity level. Evidence of exploitation is not currently available, but defenders should verify the integrity of their Oracle WebLogic Server deployments and review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-60702 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60702

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

  • CVE-2026-60702 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60702

    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.