CVE-2026-60205 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 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 and represents a critical security flaw affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 of the Fusion Middleware suite. The vulnerability is classified as easily exploitable, meaning that attackers with simple network access can potentially compromise the system without requiring authentication or specialized privileges. This represents a significant risk to organizations relying on WebLogic Server for critical business applications and services.
The technical nature of this flaw involves a network-based attack vector over TCP protocols, indicating that malicious actors can exploit the vulnerability from remote locations without needing physical access to the target system. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 reflects the severity of the potential impact, which encompasses high impacts across all three core security principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This scoring system places the vulnerability in the critical category, representing a substantial threat to organizational security infrastructure.
From an operational perspective, successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the Oracle WebLogic Server instance. The attacker gains full control over the server, enabling them to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, modify system configurations, and potentially use the compromised server as a launch point for further attacks within the organization's network infrastructure. This type of vulnerability directly impacts business continuity and data protection strategies, as it provides unauthorized access to critical enterprise applications.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and potentially CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within a Source Code Buffer) depending on the specific implementation details. From an attacker's methodology standpoint, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and may involve T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) or other network-based attack vectors. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying Oracle's security patches, implementing network segmentation, restricting unnecessary TCP port access, and monitoring for suspicious network activity patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.
The impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate server compromise to potentially affect entire enterprise ecosystems that rely on WebLogic Server for application hosting and service delivery. Given the nature of Fusion Middleware products and their integration with enterprise applications, successful exploitation could lead to cascading effects throughout organizational infrastructure. Organizations should prioritize patch management processes and implement comprehensive monitoring solutions to detect potential exploitation attempts before they can cause significant damage to their security posture and operational capabilities.