CVE-2026-60402 Oracle CVE debrief

Who should care

Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database customers and administrators, especially those with low-privileged users having network access via HTTPS, should be aware of this critical vulnerability and take immediate action to patch or mitigate the risk. Affected operators, platforms, vulnerability-management, and security teams should review the vulnerability and implement necessary controls.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-60402 is a critical vulnerability in the Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database product, specifically in the Kubernetes Operator component. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.9 and can be easily exploited by low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTPS. Successful exploitation can lead to a complete takeover of the TimesTen In-Memory Database. The affected version is 26.1.1.1.0. While the vulnerability is in TimesTen In-Memory Database, attacks may significantly impact additional products. The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTPS to compromise the TimesTen In-Memory Database.

Defensive priority

Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database customers should prioritize patching due to the critical CVSS 9.9 score and potential for significant impact via network access.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the vendor-supplied patch from Oracle as soon as possible
• Restrict network access to the TimesTen In-Memory Database to only necessary personnel
• Monitor for any suspicious activity or unauthorized access attempts
• Review and update access controls to ensure low-privileged users have minimal network access
• Consider implementing compensating controls such as Web Application Firewalls
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-60402 record indicates a critical vulnerability in Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database with a CVSS score of 9.9, allowing low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTPS to potentially takeover the database. The supported and affected version is 26.1.1.1.0. Further analysis shows that while the vulnerability is in TimesTen In-Memory Database, attacks may significantly impact additional products.

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