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Oracle WebLogic Server CVE-2026-60205

| EUVDEUVD-2026-46611 CRITICAL
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-07-21 oracle GHSA-p664-7m6w-5c4c
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
    Reach exposed WebLogic TCP port
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted request to Core endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Trigger unauthenticated flaw
  4. Execution
    Gain code execution on server
  5. Impact
    Full WebLogic takeover and pivot

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

No special conditions - remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations of Oracle WebLogic Server, requiring only TCP network reachability to the affected server (CVSS AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). The concrete prerequisite is network access to a listening WebLogic port, which in practice means the T3/T3s or IIOP remoting listeners (or the HTTP listener) being reachable from the attacker. Exploitation is limited only to the two named supported versions, 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; the main realistic mitigating factor is network exposure, so servers whose remoting ports are firewalled off from untrusted networks are substantially harder to reach even though the vulnerability itself needs no authentication, non-default configuration, or user interaction.

Impact

All available severity signals point to top-tier risk: the CVSS 3.1 vector is fully maximal for an unscoped compromise (AV:N network, AC:L low complexity, PR:N no privileges, UI:N no interaction, C/I/A all High), meaning trivially automatable remote takeover with no authentication. No EPSS score, SSVC decision, KEV entry, or POC was supplied in the input, so the exploitation-probability and in-the-wild signals cannot be quantified here - this is a genuine data gap, not a low-risk indicator. The absence of KEV/POC data should not be read as safety: WebLogic is a perennial target and previous unauthenticated Core RCEs (e.g., prior T3/IIOP deserialization CVEs) were weaponized within days of Oracle CPU disclosure. Weighing the maximal CVSS and product exploitation history against the missing EPSS/KEV telemetry, this is a real priority-one patching item rather than a high-CVSS-but-low-real-risk issue, though defenders should confirm current EPSS/KEV status independently as those feeds update.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who can reach an exposed WebLogic Server port over the internet or an adjacent network sends a crafted request to the vulnerable Core remoting endpoint without needing any credentials or user interaction. Because the flaw grants full takeover, the attacker gains code execution or equivalent control over the server, then uses it to deploy webshells, exfiltrate data, or pivot into the internal Fusion Middleware environment. No public exploit was identified at time of analysis, but the low attack complexity means reliable exploitation is expected once details circulate.

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

Full server takeover in Oracle WebLogic Server (Fusion Middleware Core component) affects supported versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, allowing a remote unauthenticated attacker with only TCP network access to fully compromise the server. The maximum-severity CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that successful exploitation yields complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV, but WebLogic's history as a mass-exploited target makes this a high-priority patch.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026 for the affected releases 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, per the vendor advisory (patch available per Oracle CPU) at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html; Oracle CPUs bundle the patched builds rather than publishing a standalone tagged version, so download the CPU patch matching your exact WebLogic version from My Oracle Support. Until patching is complete, reduce exposure by restricting network reachability of the WebLogic remoting ports (notably the T3/T3s and IIOP listeners) to trusted management networks via firewall rules, which blocks the primary unauthenticated TCP attack surface at the cost of breaking legitimate remote T3/IIOP clients. Where feasible, apply WebLogic's connection filter (weblogic.security.net.ConnectionFilterImpl) to allowlist T3/IIOP source addresses, and disable IIOP if it is not required, understanding this may impact EJB/CORBA interoperability. Place the admin and managed server ports behind a reverse proxy or VPN and monitor for anomalous T3/IIOP traffic as a compensating detection control.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0
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 that is a core runtime within Oracle Fusion Middleware, commonly exposed via the T3/T3s and IIOP remoting protocols as well as HTTP. The flaw resides in the 'Core' component, which historically has been the locus of deserialization-based remote code execution issues in WebLogic (the product line has repeatedly suffered from unsafe Java object deserialization over T3/IIOP). Oracle did not assign a CWE (listed as N/A) and does not disclose root-cause detail in Critical Patch Update advisories, but the 'network access via TCP' phrasing and unauthenticated takeover outcome are consistent with the deserialization/remote-protocol attack surface that WebLogic's Core exposes. The single affected CPE, cpe:2.3:a:oracle_corporation:oracle_weblogic_server, confirms the scope is the WebLogic Server product itself rather than a bundled library.

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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

Oracle confirms unauthenticated remote takeover over TCP with no user interaction, so AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N and full C:H/I:H/A:H; scope unchanged per Oracle's stated S:U.

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 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP 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

A critical security gap in Oracle WebLogic Server versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 allows remote attackers to take complete control of affected systems without any login credentials, posing immediate risk to organizational data, operations, and compliance standing. Organizations running vulnerable WebLogic instances face potential data breaches, system outages, and regulatory violations. With no vendor patch currently available, urgent interim protections are required to prevent exploitation.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Implement strict network segmentation isolating WebLogic instances to trusted internal networks only; deploy Web Application Firewall with rules restricting access to vulnerable endpoints; enable full audit logging for administrative access and authentication events; restrict administrative console access via IP allowlisting and mandatory multi-factor authentication; disable unnecessary WebLogic services and features to reduce attack surface; monitor network traffic and system behavior using SIEM or endpoint detection for exploitation indicators; evaluate emergency upgrade options to newer non-vulnerable WebLogic versions (14.1.2.2.0 or later when confirmed patched); establish and test incident response procedures for potential server compromise scenarios.

Threat Intelligence Overview

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

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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