CVE-2026-60203 in WebLogic Server
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0 and 15.1.1.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability resides within Oracle WebLogic Server's Core component of the Fusion Middleware suite, representing a critical security flaw that affects multiple version lines including 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal privileges and network access via HTTP can successfully compromise the target system, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such access might be more readily available than anticipated.
The technical nature of this flaw stems from insufficient input validation or authentication mechanisms within the WebLogic Server's core processing modules. Attackers leveraging this vulnerability can potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, effectively gaining complete control over the server instance. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects the high severity impact across all three pillars of information security confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This represents a critical compromise where attackers can not only access sensitive data but also modify system configurations and potentially disrupt service availability.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents substantial risk to organizations relying on Oracle WebLogic Server for mission-critical applications and services. The low privilege requirement combined with network-based exploitation means that even relatively unskilled attackers can potentially gain unauthorized access to enterprise infrastructure. The impact extends beyond individual server compromise to potential lateral movement within networks where WebLogic servers may serve as central points of communication or data processing.
Organizations should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems following Oracle's security advisories, while implementing network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous HTTP traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and potentially CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting) depending on implementation details, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter). Additional mitigations include disabling unnecessary HTTP services, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting comprehensive security assessments of all WebLogic server deployments to identify potential exploitation vectors.