CVE-2026-60404
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the TimesTen In-Memory Database product of Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database (component: Kubernetes Operator). The supported version that is affected is 26.1.1.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise TimesTen In-Memory Database. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of TimesTen In-Memory Database. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
The vulnerability under examination affects Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database's Kubernetes Operator component, specifically version 26.1.1.1.0, representing a significant security weakness that exposes the database system to potential compromise. This flaw resides within the operator's handling of network communications and demonstrates how containerized database management systems can introduce attack vectors through their orchestration components. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal privileges and network access can leverage this weakness to cause substantial disruption to database operations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation or improper error handling within the Kubernetes Operator's HTTPS communication stack. Attackers with low privileged network access can craft malicious requests that trigger memory corruption or resource exhaustion conditions within the TimesTen database instance. This flaw operates at the intersection of container orchestration security and database availability, where the operator's failure to properly validate incoming HTTPS traffic creates an opportunity for denial of service attacks. The vulnerability's CVSS score of 6.5 reflects its potential to cause complete system unavailability through repeated crashes or hangs that prevent legitimate database operations from proceeding.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service disruption, as it can lead to complete database outages that affect business-critical applications relying on TimesTen's in-memory capabilities. When successful attacks occur, the database instance experiences frequent crashes or becomes unresponsive, forcing administrators to manually intervene and restart services. This type of vulnerability is particularly concerning for enterprises using TimesTen in production environments where database availability is paramount for maintaining business continuity. The low privilege requirement means that even unauthenticated attackers can potentially cause significant operational damage through repeated exploitation attempts.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to restrict access to the Kubernetes Operator endpoints, deployment of web application firewalls to filter malicious HTTPS traffic, and implementation of robust monitoring systems to detect abnormal crash patterns. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and CWE-476 (NULL Pointer Dereference) categories that frequently appear in containerized database environments. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1499 (Endpoint Denial of Service) tactics, demonstrating how attackers can leverage publicly accessible interfaces to compromise system availability. Regular patch management procedures should be prioritized to address this vulnerability, as the affected version represents a known insecure state that requires immediate remediation through official Oracle security updates.