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Oracle Coherence EUVDEUVD-2026-46711

| CVE-2026-60296 CRITICAL
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-07-21 oracle GHSA-96r7-rw69-mxrv
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 Coherence TCP port
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted Core request
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authentication (PR:N)
  4. Execution
    Trigger takeover of data grid
  5. Impact
    Read/alter cached data and disrupt service

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

The prerequisite is TCP network reachability to an affected Oracle Coherence instance (12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0 or 15.1.1.0.0) Core component - per the CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, exploitation requires no authentication, no special configuration, and no user interaction against affected versions. The primary limiting factor is exposure of the Coherence cluster/Extend proxy ports: these are commonly deployed on internal or management networks, so an attacker must already be able to route to the listening TCP port. No other non-default feature, platform, or configuration condition is stated in the available data.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 9.8) describes a near-worst-case remotely reachable flaw: no authentication, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and total loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability. That combination, plus Oracle's own "easily exploitable" wording, makes this a genuine high-priority issue rather than an inflated score. Countering that urgency, no EPSS score, SSVC decision, POC, or KEV entry was provided, so there is no evidence of active exploitation or public tooling yet - the risk is high potential impact with currently unproven exploitation. The main real-world limiter is exposure: Coherence cluster and Extend proxy ports are typically internal, so internet-facing exposure is likely lower than the network vector alone implies. Because CWE and technical root cause are absent, the exact exploitation mechanism should be verified against Oracle's advisory when available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who can reach a Coherence cluster or Extend proxy TCP port sends a crafted request to the Core component and, without any credentials or user interaction, gains control of the data grid, reading or tampering with cached application data and disrupting the service. Because the CVSS complexity is low and no authentication is required, exploitation could be scripted against any reachable node. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.

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

Complete takeover of Oracle Coherence is possible when an unauthenticated attacker with TCP network access exploits a Core-component flaw in Oracle Fusion Middleware releases 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0 and 15.1.1.0.0. Oracle rates the issue "easily exploitable" with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 and full confidentiality, integrity and availability impact, meaning a remote actor can seize control of the in-memory data grid without credentials. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the flaw is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026 (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html) to each affected release train - 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0 and 15.1.1.0.0; treat patching as urgent given the 9.8 score and unauthenticated network vector. Patch available per vendor advisory (Oracle CPU July 2026); consult the CPU matrix for the exact patched build per version. Until patches are deployed, restrict network reachability of Coherence cluster and Coherence*Extend proxy TCP ports to trusted management segments only via firewall/ACLs, ensure no Coherence port is internet-exposed, and place proxies behind authenticated gateways - the trade-off is that overly tight ACLs can disrupt legitimate cluster membership or Extend client connectivity, so validate cluster node lists before enforcing. Where supported, enabling Coherence transport security/TLS and Extend authentication reduces exposure to anonymous connections.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Coherence 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle Coherence 14.1.1.0.0
Oracle Coherence 14.1.2.0.0
Oracle Coherence 15.1.1.0.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_coherence no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle Coherence is an in-memory distributed data grid and caching platform used within the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack to provide clustered, high-throughput storage for WebLogic and other enterprise applications. Cluster members communicate over TCP (Coherence*Extend proxies and cluster ports), and the affected surface is the product's Core component, which handles cluster membership, serialization and request processing. Oracle did not assign a CWE, but a network-facing, unauthenticated "takeover" of a Java data-grid Core typically stems from an insecure deserialization or protocol-handling weakness in the wire format exchanged between clients/nodes - though the specific root-cause class is not confirmed in the provided data. The single CPE, cpe:2.3:a:oracle_corporation:oracle_coherence:*, confirms the product without pinning a version range beyond the four supported releases named in the description.

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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 TCP-reachable takeover with no user interaction gives AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, and full product compromise justifies C:H/I:H/A:H with unchanged scope.

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 Coherence 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 TCP to compromise Oracle Coherence. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Coherence. 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).

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Why It Matters

Oracle Coherence deployments in Fusion Middleware versions 12.2.1.4.0 through 15.1.1.0.0 face complete remote takeover via unauthenticated network access (CVE-2026-60296, CVSS 9.8). An attacker with TCP connectivity can seize control of the in-memory data grid without credentials, exposing all cached data and disabling system availability. Organizations relying on Coherence for operational data face immediate risk of data breach and business continuity failure.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Enforce strict network segmentation-restrict TCP access to Coherence components to explicitly trusted internal networks only via firewall rules; (2) disable Coherence remote management interfaces and enforce multi-factor authentication on any remaining management ports; (3) implement real-time monitoring and alerting on cluster topology changes, data access patterns, and unexpected network connections; (4) maintain encrypted, air-gapped backups of Coherence data; (5) develop and test cluster isolation and failover procedures.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 61% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise Fusion Middleware/WebLogic data grid, common but not ubiquitous
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

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

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