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CVE-2026-60273 Oracle CVE debrief

A high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2026-60273, was discovered in Oracle Coherence, a product of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with network access via TCP, potentially leading to a takeover of Oracle Coherence. The vulnerability is located in the Core component of Oracle Coherence and is considered difficult to exploit. The CVE record and NVD entry provide additional context and details about the vulnerability and its potential impact.

Vendor
Oracle
Product
Coherence
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
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 attacks. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a high-severity vulnerability that requires immediate attention.

Technical summary

The vulnerability, CVE-2026-60273, is located in the Core component of Oracle Coherence and has a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. It is considered difficult to exploit and allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle Coherence, potentially resulting in takeover of the affected system. The vulnerability affects Oracle Coherence versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching this vulnerability due to its high CVSS score and potential impact on affected systems.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions of Oracle Coherence.
  • Implement network access controls to limit access to Oracle Coherence.
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity related to Oracle Coherence.
  • Consider compensating controls such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.
  • Review and update asset inventory to ensure all affected systems are accounted for.
  • Track exceptions and retest remediated assets to ensure patching is successful.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:29.573Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T20:24:31.197Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects Oracle Coherence versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. The CVSS score is 8.1, indicating a high-severity vulnerability. The CVE record and NVD entry provide additional context and details about the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-60273 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60273

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

  • CVE-2026-60273 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60273

    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.