CVE-2026-60343 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 14.1.1.0.0. 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
The vulnerability under examination represents a critical security flaw within Oracle WebLogic Server versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.1.0.0, specifically within the Core component of Oracle Fusion Middleware. This weakness manifests as an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be leveraged by attackers with minimal privileges who possess network access through HTTP protocols. The security implications are severe as the flaw enables complete compromise of affected WebLogic Server instances, potentially leading to full system takeover and unauthorized control over critical enterprise infrastructure.
This vulnerability's technical nature stems from insufficient input validation or authentication mechanisms within the WebLogic Server's core processing components, allowing malicious actors to bypass normal security controls through carefully crafted HTTP requests. The CVSS 3.1 scoring system rates this flaw at 8.8 out of 10, reflecting high severity across all three core security principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector requires only network access via HTTP protocol with low privilege requirements and no user interaction needed, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited remotely without requiring physical access or complex preconditions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise to encompass complete system control and potential lateral movement within enterprise networks. Once successfully exploited, attackers gain the ability to execute arbitrary code on affected servers, potentially leading to data exfiltration, service disruption, or use of compromised systems as launch points for further attacks. The high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts indicate that successful exploitation could result in complete loss of sensitive information, modification of critical system data, and denial of service conditions affecting business operations.
Organizations must implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest Oracle Critical Patch Updates, implementing network segmentation to restrict unnecessary HTTP access to WebLogic servers, and deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious HTTP traffic patterns. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and may map to ATT&CK techniques involving command and control communications, privilege escalation, and persistence mechanisms. Security teams should also consider disabling unnecessary HTTP endpoints, implementing strict access controls, and conducting thorough network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts while maintaining compliance with industry standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001 requirements for secure system administration.