CVE-2026-60363
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Apache Plugin). 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 HTTP to compromise Oracle HTTP Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HTTP 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 the Oracle HTTP Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically affecting the Apache Plugin module. The affected versions include 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, representing critical software components that serve as web servers for enterprise applications. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it without requiring specialized skills or privileged access, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such servers handle sensitive business data and applications.
The technical flaw manifests through an authentication bypass mechanism that allows unauthenticated network-based attackers to compromise the Oracle HTTP Server instance. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the server's security architecture, as the Apache Plugin component fails to properly validate incoming requests from HTTP clients. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 reflects its severe impact across all three core security principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can potentially gain complete control over the affected server, enabling them to execute arbitrary code, modify server configurations, access sensitive data, or disrupt service availability for legitimate users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple server compromise, as it provides attackers with a foothold that could lead to broader network infiltration and lateral movement within enterprise environments. Organizations running affected Oracle HTTP Server versions face significant risk exposure, particularly in scenarios where these servers are exposed to untrusted networks or lack proper network segmentation controls. The vulnerability's vector indicates that an attacker needs only network access via HTTP protocol to exploit the flaw, eliminating the need for additional attack vectors or credentials.
Security practitioners should immediately implement mitigations including patching affected systems to the latest Oracle Fusion Middleware releases, implementing network-level restrictions such as firewall rules to limit access to the Oracle HTTP Server from trusted sources only, and deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious HTTP traffic patterns. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of remote services through HTTP protocols. Organizations should also consider implementing application firewalls and monitoring for unusual access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts against this specific vulnerability in their environments.