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CVE-2026-60262 Oracle CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was discovered in Oracle Coherence, a product of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-60262, affects versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle Coherence, potentially leading to a takeover of the system. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 9.8, indicating a high severity level. Organizations should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential system takeovers.

Vendor
Oracle
Product
Coherence
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-21
Original CVE updated
2026-07-27
Advisory published
2026-07-21
Advisory updated
2026-07-27

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle Coherence 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 system takeovers. IT administrators, security teams, and operators responsible for Oracle Coherence deployments should be aware of the vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Technical summary

The vulnerability in Oracle Coherence, tracked as CVE-2026-60262, is easily exploitable and allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via TCP to compromise the system. Successful attacks can result in the takeover of Oracle Coherence. 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, impacting Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. 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 Coherence.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest patches from Oracle to address the vulnerability.
  • Restrict network access to Oracle Coherence to only trusted users.
  • Monitor Oracle Coherence systems for suspicious activity.
  • Consider implementing compensating controls, such as Web Application Firewalls.
  • Inventory and verify the versions of Oracle Coherence in use.
  • Perform a thorough review of system configurations and network exposure.
  • Engage with Oracle support for additional guidance on mitigation strategies.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:28.267Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T13:29:44.943Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the provided source corpus and may not reflect the full scope of the vulnerability. Further verification is recommended.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:28.267Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed.