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Oracle WebLogic Server EUVDEUVD-2026-46612

| CVE-2026-60206 CRITICAL
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2026-07-21 oracle GHSA-crc2-q53j-p7j9
9.9
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 WebLogic SAML endpoint over network
  2. Delivery
    Authenticate with low-privilege foothold
  3. Exploit
    Submit crafted SAML assertion/request
  4. Execution
    Bypass authorization in Core component
  5. Persist
    Cross scope boundary (S:C)
  6. Impact
    Take over WebLogic and impact downstream products

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, 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 a WebLogic instance whose SAML authentication path is reachable, plus a low-privilege authenticated position (CVSS PR:L) - it is not fully anonymous. The concrete trigger named in the advisory is the SAML flow, so the target must have SAML-based authentication/federation configured and exposed. Limiting factors: the attacker needs some valid low-level credential or trusted SAML relationship, and only the enumerated supported versions (12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, 15.1.1.0.0) are in scope; instances with SAML disabled or with SAML endpoints restricted to trusted internal networks are substantially harder to reach. No user interaction is required (UI:N).

Impact

All signals point to genuine high priority rather than an inflated CVSS number. The vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H combines network reach, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and only low privileges required, yielding a 9.9 with full CIA impact and scope change - meaning an attacker who can authenticate at even a minimal level can pivot to complete takeover and beyond. Mitigating the urgency somewhat: this is a fresh Oracle Critical Patch Update entry (July 2026) with no public POC and no CISA KEV listing, so there is no confirmed active exploitation yet. EPSS data was not provided and cannot be cited. The one caveat to verify: PR:L means the attacker needs some valid low-privilege foothold or credential in the SAML flow, so exposure depends on whether SAML endpoints are internet-reachable and how easily a low-privilege account can be obtained - confirm the deployment's SAML exposure with Oracle's advisory.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with a low-privilege account (or a foothold in the SAML federation) sends crafted SAML requests or assertions to an internet-reachable WebLogic endpoint over the network without any user interaction. Because the flaw is low-complexity and carries a scope change, a single successful request escalates the attacker to full control of the WebLogic Server and potentially adjacent integrated systems. No public exploit code has been identified yet, so exploitation would currently require independent development.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity + public POC available.
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) is achievable by a low-privileged, network-adjacent attacker abusing the SAML authentication path, with a scope change that can propagate impact into additional connected products. Affected supported versions are 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0 and 15.1.1.0.0; the CVSS 9.9 rating reflects complete loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the flaw is not listed in CISA KEV, but the low complexity and low privilege requirement make it a top-priority patching item.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes from Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html) to every affected release (12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, 15.1.1.0.0); Patch available per vendor advisory, though Oracle CPUs distribute patch bundles rather than a single named fix version, so consult the CPU matrix for the exact patch ID matching your installation. Until patched, reduce exposure by restricting network reachability of WebLogic administrative and SAML/SSO endpoints to trusted networks only (e.g., front them behind a VPN or reverse proxy with strict allow-lists), and if SAML single sign-on is not required, disabling or removing the SAML identity-asserter/service-provider configuration removes the attack surface at the cost of breaking federated login. Tighten and monitor low-privilege account provisioning since PR:L exploitation requires a minimal foothold. Note the trade-off: network restrictions may disrupt legitimate remote administration and federated partners, so stage changes carefully.

Affected VersionsENISA

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

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 widely deployed Java EE application server that sits at the core of many Oracle Fusion Middleware stacks. The flaw resides in the 'Core' component and is reached via SAML - the Security Assertion Markup Language single sign-on / federation flow - implying a weakness in how the server validates or processes SAML assertions or trust relationships. Oracle assigned no CWE, but the class is consistent with improper authentication/authorization handling in SAML processing (e.g., assertion validation or signature-trust weaknesses) that lets an authenticated-but-low-privileged principal escalate to full control. The CVSS scope change (S:C) indicates the vulnerable WebLogic component can affect resources beyond its own security authority, such as downstream integrated Fusion Middleware or backend systems that trust WebLogic.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.9 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.9 CRITICAL

Network-reachable SAML flow with low complexity and only low privileges required (PR:L), full server takeover gives C/I/A High, and impact beyond the component's authority justifies S:C.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
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 low privileged attacker with network access via SAML to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebLogic Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Why It Matters

Oracle WebLogic Server (versions 12.2.1.4.0 through 15.1.1.0.0) contains a critical CVSS 9.9 vulnerability enabling complete server compromise through the SAML authentication mechanism by a low-privileged, network-adjacent attacker. With no public exploit identified at time of analysis and no vendor patch currently available, this represents an immediate, unremediable risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability for affected organizations.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include: network segmentation to restrict SAML endpoint access, disabling SAML authentication where operationally feasible, enhanced monitoring for authentication anomalies and privilege escalation, restricting access to WebLogic instances from low-privileged or untrusted network segments, and maintaining deployment readiness for urgent patched-version updates upon Oracle advisory release.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 61% exploitable
Prevalence
High
widely deployed enterprise Java application server across Oracle Fusion Middleware stacks
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
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 Yes
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity + public POC available
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

70
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +50
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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