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CVE-2026-60402 Oracle CVE debrief
The CVE-2026-60402 vulnerability is a critical issue in the Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database product, specifically in the Kubernetes Operator component. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.9 and can be easily exploited by low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTPS, potentially leading to a complete takeover of the TimesTen In-Memory Database. The affected version is 26.1.1.1.0. Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database customers and administrators should be aware of this critical vulnerability and take immediate action to patch or mitigate the risk. The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTPS to compromise the TimesTen In-Memory Database, and successful exploitation can result in takeover of the database. While the vulnerability is in TimesTen In-Memory Database, attacks may significantly impact additional products.
- Vendor
- Oracle
- Product
- TimesTen In-Memory Database
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-31
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-31
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.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-60402 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60402
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-60402 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60402
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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.