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Oracle WebLogic Server CVE-2026-60200

| EUVDEUVD-2026-46606 CRITICAL
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-07-21 oracle GHSA-jm6v-c992-qpjv
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify exposed WebLogic SOAP endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted SOAP request to Core
  3. Exploit
    Trigger server-side flaw
  4. Execution
    Achieve unauthenticated code execution
  5. Impact
    Take over WebLogic server

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires network access to an Oracle WebLogic Server instance whose SOAP/web-services interface (Core component) is reachable by the attacker - this is the exact protocol named in the description. No authentication is required (CVSS PR:N confirms unauthenticated) and no user interaction is needed (UI:N), so any default deployment exposing the SOAP listener to the attacker's network is exploitable. The primary limiting factor is network reachability of the SOAP endpoint: instances whose management/web-services ports are firewalled off from untrusted networks are not remotely exploitable. Affected versions are limited to 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0; other/unsupported versions were not assessed in the source data.

Impact

This is a genuine high-priority issue. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, 9.8) reflects the worst practical profile: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and full CIA impact - Oracle explicitly describes it as 'easily exploitable' resulting in server takeover. EPSS was not provided in the input, and there is no CISA KEV listing or public POC referenced, so there is no confirmation of active exploitation yet; the risk case rests on the CVSS profile plus WebLogic's strong historical track record of being weaponized rapidly after Oracle CPU disclosures. The one signal to reconcile is the 'Information Disclosure' tag, which understates the impact - the description and CVSS clearly indicate full compromise (I:H/A:H), not mere disclosure, so treat the tag as incomplete metadata rather than a scope limiter. Absent EPSS/KEV data, the recommendation is to treat this as critical based on exploitability and prevalence rather than on confirmed in-the-wild activity.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with only network reachability to the WebLogic SOAP interface sends a single crafted SOAP request to the exposed Core endpoint, requiring no credentials and no user interaction. The malicious payload triggers the server-side flaw and results in full takeover of the WebLogic instance, letting the attacker execute commands and access all hosted applications and data. No public exploit was identified at time of analysis, but the low attack complexity makes reliable exploitation feasible once details are reverse-engineered from the patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 21, 2026

Remote takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server (Fusion Middleware Core component) allows an unauthenticated network attacker to fully compromise the server via a crafted SOAP request. Supported versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0 are affected, and Oracle rates it easily exploitable with complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact (CVSS 9.8). No public exploit was identified at time of analysis, but given WebLogic's history as a mass-exploitation target, this warrants immediate patching from the July 2026 Critical Patch Update.

RemediationAI

Patch available per vendor advisory: apply the fixes bundled in the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026 (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html) to each affected release line (12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, 15.1.1.0.0); an exact patched build number was not provided in the input and should be taken directly from the CPU advisory matrix for your version. Because Oracle CPU patches require downtime, if you cannot patch immediately, apply compensating controls: restrict network access to the WebLogic administrative and web-services ports (e.g., 7001/7002 and any custom SOAP listener ports) so they are reachable only from trusted management networks, and place the server behind a filtering reverse proxy or WAF that blocks or inspects untrusted SOAP/XML POST requests to the Core web-services endpoints. As a stronger mitigation consistent with prior WebLogic guidance, disable or firewall the T3/IIOP and unused web-service subsystems if they are not required, noting the trade-off that this can break legacy client integrations and remote management tooling that rely on those protocols. These controls reduce exposure but are not a substitute for the CPU patch.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle WebLogic Server 14.1.1.0.0
Oracle WebLogic Server 15.1.1.0.0
Oracle WebLogic Server 14.1.2.0.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_weblogic_server no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle WebLogic Server is a Java EE application server widely used to host enterprise web services and middleware. The flaw resides in the 'Core' component and is reached over the SOAP protocol, indicating the vulnerable code path is exposed through WebLogic's web-services/T3-adjacent SOAP handling layer. Oracle did not assign a CWE (listed as N/A), but the 'takeover' outcome combined with an unauthenticated SOAP entry point is consistent with WebLogic's well-documented pattern of insecure deserialization of untrusted Java objects delivered via SOAP/XML payloads, which historically yields remote code execution. The affected CPE is cpe:2.3:a:oracle_corporation:oracle_weblogic_server, spanning the 12.2.1.4, 14.1.1, 14.1.2, and 15.1.1 release lines.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

Unauthenticated network SOAP request (AV:N/PR:N/UI:N) with low complexity yields full server takeover, so C:H/I:H/A:H; scope unchanged as compromise stays within the server.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0 and 15.1.1.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via SOAP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic 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).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle WebLogic Server versions 12.2.1.4.0 through 15.1.1.0.0 are at critical risk of complete remote compromise by unauthenticated attackers, potentially affecting all business applications dependent on this middleware platform. With no current patch available, organizations must immediately identify exposed systems and implement interim protections to prevent service disruption and data loss.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Restrict network access to SOAP endpoints via firewall rules limiting connections to internal networks only; deploy WAF to block crafted SOAP payloads; disable SOAP-based remote administration if operationally feasible; enforce multi-factor authentication on all remaining remote access; increase monitoring and alerting for suspicious SOAP requests, failed authentications, and unusual administrative activities; consider isolating affected systems or moving them to internal networks pending patch availability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 59% exploitable
Prevalence
High
widely deployed enterprise Java application server in large organizations
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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