CVE-2026-60400 in GoldenGate
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Admin Server Executable). Supported versions that are affected are 19.1.0.0.0-19.30.0.0, 21.3-21.21 and 23.4-23.26.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle GoldenGate. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle GoldenGate. 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
Oracle GoldenGate serves as a critical data integration platform that facilitates real-time data streaming and replication across diverse systems, making it a prime target for sophisticated cyber attacks. The vulnerability resides within the Admin Server Executable component of Oracle GoldenGate, which operates as the central management interface for administering the entire GoldenGate environment. This administrative server handles critical configuration management, monitoring functions, and operational control commands that govern the behavior of all GoldenGate processes. The affected versions span multiple major releases including 19.1.0.0.0 through 19.30.0.0, 21.3 through 21.21, and 23.4 through 23.26.1, indicating a widespread exposure across the product lifecycle.
The technical flaw represents a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers with minimal privileges to exploit network-based access through the HTTPS protocol. This weakness stems from inadequate authentication and authorization controls within the Admin Server Executable, enabling an attacker to bypass normal access restrictions and gain administrative control over the GoldenGate environment. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack vector requires no special circumstances or prerequisites beyond standard network connectivity and basic authentication credentials. Attackers can leverage this flaw through HTTPS connections without requiring physical access or specialized tools, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where GoldenGate typically operates with elevated privileges.
The operational impact of successful exploitation is severe and comprehensive, potentially leading to complete compromise of the Oracle GoldenGate system. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability gains full administrative control over all GoldenGate processes, including the ability to modify replication configurations, access sensitive data streams, manipulate replication workflows, and potentially use the compromised system as a pivot point for attacking other systems within the network infrastructure. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects the high severity across all impact vectors, with confidentiality, integrity, and availability all being severely compromised. This vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and can result in data exfiltration, replication disruption, or complete system takeover that could affect business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Organizations should immediately implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability. The primary mitigation strategy involves applying the latest Oracle patches and updates specifically addressing this CVE, which typically include enhanced authentication controls and access validation mechanisms within the Admin Server Executable. Network segmentation should be implemented to restrict access to GoldenGate administrative interfaces, limiting connections to trusted network segments only. Additionally, implementing strong network access controls including firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help detect unauthorized attempts to access the HTTPS administrative endpoints. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) and T1566 (Phishing) as attackers may leverage this weakness after gaining initial access through other means. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their GoldenGate environments, review access controls, and implement comprehensive monitoring solutions to detect anomalous administrative activities that could indicate exploitation attempts.