CVE-2026-60345 in JDeveloper
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle JDeveloper product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: ADF Shared Components). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle JDeveloper. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle JDeveloper. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 JDeveloper's ADF Shared Components module within the Fusion Middleware ecosystem, representing a critical security weakness that affects specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The flaw manifests as an easily exploitable condition that permits attackers with high privileges and network connectivity through HTTP protocols to gain complete control over the affected JDeveloper environment. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-287 which addresses authentication failures, specifically highlighting improper authentication mechanisms that could allow unauthorized access to critical system components. The CVSS 3.1 scoring of 7.2 indicates a high-severity threat with significant impacts across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains.
The technical exploitation mechanism leverages the HTTP protocol as an attack vector, requiring only network access from an attacker who already possesses elevated privileges within the system. This configuration suggests that the vulnerability may stem from inadequate session management or authentication token handling within the ADF Shared Components framework. The architecture of Oracle JDeveloper's web-based interface creates potential entry points where malicious actors can manipulate authentication flows or exploit weak access controls that fail to properly validate user credentials or authorization levels. Attackers can potentially leverage this weakness to execute arbitrary code, modify system configurations, or gain persistent access to the development environment.
The operational impact of successful exploitation encompasses complete compromise of the Oracle JDeveloper instance, enabling attackers to manipulate source code repositories, access sensitive project data, and potentially deploy malicious components into production environments. This compromise extends beyond simple data theft to include full system takeover capabilities that could affect multiple projects and development workflows within the organization. The vulnerability's potential for causing widespread damage increases when considering that JDeveloper serves as a core development platform where critical business applications are created and maintained, making the compromise of such an environment particularly dangerous for enterprise security posture.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying Oracle's official security patches and updates to address the identified authentication weakness in ADF Shared Components. Network segmentation strategies should be implemented to limit direct HTTP access to JDeveloper instances while enforcing strict firewall rules that restrict access based on trusted IP addresses. Additional protective measures include implementing multi-factor authentication mechanisms, strengthening session management protocols, and conducting regular security assessments of development environments. The ATT&CK framework's T1078 technique for legitimate credentials abuse is particularly relevant here as attackers may exploit this vulnerability to obtain persistent access through compromised administrative accounts. Security monitoring should focus on detecting unusual HTTP traffic patterns, failed authentication attempts, and unauthorized code modifications that could indicate exploitation activity within the JDeveloper environment.