CVE-2026-60529 in WebLogic Server
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Console). Supported versions that are affected are 14.1.2.0.0 and 15.1.1.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high 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 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
The vulnerability resides within Oracle WebLogic Server's console component, specifically affecting versions 14.1.2.0.0 and 15.1.1.0.0 of the Fusion Middleware suite. This represents a critical security flaw that demonstrates how administrative interfaces can become entry points for sophisticated attacks. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise to leverage this weakness, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such servers are often exposed to external networks.
The technical nature of this flaw involves a privilege escalation scenario where an attacker with high privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit the console component to gain complete control over the WebLogic Server instance. This vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the administrative interface that manages server configuration and operations. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2 reflects the severity of impacts across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains, indicating that successful exploitation could result in full system compromise.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability creates significant risk for organizations relying on Oracle WebLogic Server for mission-critical applications. The attack vector through HTTP means that attackers can potentially exploit this vulnerability from external networks without requiring physical access or additional authentication mechanisms. The combination of high privileges required and network accessibility creates a dangerous scenario where administrators might inadvertently expose the console to unauthorized access, particularly when default configurations are maintained or when security controls are insufficiently implemented.
The impact of successful exploitation extends beyond simple data compromise to full system takeover, which aligns with attack patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under privilege escalation and command execution techniques. Organizations may face complete service disruption, data breaches, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure once an attacker gains control of the WebLogic server instance. This vulnerability particularly affects the availability aspect as attackers could potentially cause denial-of-service conditions or completely disable administrative access to the server.
Security mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of affected versions, implementation of network segmentation to limit direct HTTP access to administrative interfaces, and deployment of web application firewalls to monitor and filter malicious requests targeting the console component. Organizations should also enforce strict access controls, implement multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts, and regularly audit their WebLogic server configurations to ensure that unnecessary services remain disabled. The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and highlight the critical importance of maintaining proper privilege boundaries in enterprise application servers.
Additional defensive measures include implementing network monitoring solutions specifically designed to detect anomalous patterns associated with console access attempts, establishing robust logging mechanisms for administrative activities, and conducting regular security assessments of Oracle WebLogic Server installations. The vulnerability's CVSS vector indicates that it requires high privileges but no user interaction, suggesting that organizations should focus on reducing privilege levels for administrative access and implementing principle of least privilege models. This vulnerability demonstrates the ongoing challenges in securing enterprise application servers where legacy components continue to introduce exploitable weaknesses despite vendor security updates being available.