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Oracle HTTP Server EUVDEUVD-2026-46829

| CVE-2026-60431 HIGH
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-mr3v-jwh6-mmp4
8.6
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 internet-facing Oracle HTTP Server
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted HTTP request to mod_proxy
  3. Exploit
    Bypass proxy trust boundary (scope change)
  4. Execution
    Reach protected back-end resource
  5. Impact
    Exfiltrate critical confidential data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

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

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation targets the mod_proxy component of Oracle HTTP Server, so the OHS instance must have proxy functionality in use (reverse or forward proxying to back-end/origin systems) and be reachable over HTTP by the attacker - that is the concrete prerequisite drawn from the component and description. Per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) no authentication, user interaction, or special client privilege is required against affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Limiting factors that reduce real-world exposure: only these two OHS releases are listed, the impact is confidentiality-only (no data modification or service disruption), and the value of the attack depends on there being sensitive back-end resources behind the proxy for the scope-change to expose; OHS instances not performing proxying or not network-exposed are far lower risk.

Impact

Signals are moderately concerning but not emergency-tier. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N, base 8.6) means network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated exploitation with no user interaction and cross-boundary confidentiality loss - an attractive, easily-automatable target. Offsetting this: impact is confidentiality-only (no integrity or availability), there is no integrity/RCE consequence, it is not in CISA KEV, no public POC has been identified, and no EPSS score was supplied in the input, so real-world exploitation probability cannot be quantified. No SSVC decision data was provided. The 'Authentication Bypass' tag and the description's 'unauthorized access to critical data' are directionally consistent with the confidentiality-heavy vector, so signals do not conflict; the main uncertainty is the absent CWE and EPSS, which prevents precise weaponization forecasting. Net: a genuine high-priority patch for internet- or partner-facing OHS instances, but data-exposure rather than takeover.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with only network HTTP access to an internet- or partner-facing Oracle HTTP Server sends a crafted request that abuses the mod_proxy routing/forwarding logic to reach a back-end or internal resource it should not, returning confidential data from that other system without any credentials. Because AC:L/PR:N/UI:N makes the attack low-complexity and unauthenticated, it is readily scriptable against exposed OHS endpoints; no public POC is currently identified, so exploitation would require the attacker to independently develop the request.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Unauthorized data disclosure in Oracle HTTP Server 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 (Oracle Fusion Middleware, mod_proxy component) lets an unauthenticated remote attacker over HTTP read critical data and, because of a scope change, reach data belonging to other back-end products the proxy fronts. The confidentiality-only impact combined with S:C strongly indicates a proxy-side request-forwarding/SSRF-class weakness that exposes internal resources rather than a code-execution flaw. Addressed in the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026; no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026 (Patch available per vendor advisory: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html) to both affected releases (12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0); Oracle CPUs bundle the specific patch numbers per product, so consult that advisory for the exact OHS patch IDs since no discrete fix version string was provided in the input. As compensating controls until patching, restrict and validate mod_proxy configuration by removing or tightly scoping ProxyPass/ProxyPassReverse and any forward-proxy (ProxyRequests) directives, deny proxying to internal or metadata address ranges, and place a WAF or reverse-proxy allowlist in front of OHS to constrain which back-end hosts and URL paths can be reached - with the trade-off that over-restrictive proxy rules can break legitimate application routing to WebLogic/back-end tiers, so stage changes in test first. Also front internet-facing OHS with network ACLs limiting inbound HTTP to trusted sources where feasible.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle HTTP Server 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle HTTP Server 14.1.2.0.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_http_server no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle HTTP Server (OHS) is Oracle's Apache-derived web tier for Fusion Middleware, and the affected component mod_proxy is the reverse/forward proxy module that relays client requests to back-end origin servers (WebLogic, application servers, internal services). The CVSS scope change (S:C) coupled with high confidentiality but no integrity or availability impact is the classic signature of a proxy that can be coerced into fetching or exposing resources beyond its intended trust boundary - i.e. server-side request forgery or request-routing bypass, the reason 'attacks may significantly impact additional products.' No CWE was assigned by NVD/Oracle, so the exact weakness class is inferred from the vector and the mod_proxy component rather than confirmed; the vendor tag 'Authentication Bypass' suggests the proxy layer can be induced to serve or route to data that should require authentication.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.6 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 8.6 HIGH

Network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated proxy abuse with cross-boundary data exposure justifies AV:N/AC:L/PR:N and S:C/C:H; no integrity or availability impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/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
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: mod_proxy). 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 HTTP to compromise Oracle HTTP Server. While the vulnerability is in Oracle HTTP Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle HTTP Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle HTTP Server, a core proxy component in Oracle Fusion Middleware used by enterprises for mission-critical business applications, contains a vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to read sensitive business data and access information from back-end systems behind the proxy. Organizations using Oracle Fusion face immediate risk of data breach and regulatory exposure. Urgent inventory and mitigation steps are required to prevent unauthorized information disclosure.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include: implement WAF rules to detect proxy-scope bypass and multi-backend resource access attempts; enforce strict network segmentation between HTTP Server and back-end systems; enable comprehensive logging and alerting on all proxy traffic with anomaly detection; restrict direct HTTP Server access to authorized administrators only; disable or restrict the mod_proxy module if not operationally required; and conduct network architecture review to minimize sensitive back-end system exposure through the proxy layer.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 78% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
common Oracle Fusion Middleware web tier in Oracle-centric enterprises, not universal
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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

43
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +43
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.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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