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Oracle Managed File Transfer EUVDEUVD-2026-46911

| CVE-2026-60549 HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-9m3h-4942-cwfh
8.8
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
    Obtain low-privileged MFT account
  2. Delivery
    Reach MFT Runtime Server over HTTP
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted request to runtime endpoint
  4. Execution
    Exploit flaw in request handling
  5. Persist
    Escalate to full product takeover
  6. Impact
    Access transferred files and control transfers

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 the MFT Runtime Server over HTTP and a low-privileged authenticated account on Oracle Managed File Transfer (CVSS PR:L), against affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.0.0. No user interaction is required (UI:N) and attack complexity is low (AC:L), and Oracle explicitly labels it 'easily exploitable.' The primary limiting factor is the authentication requirement: a fully anonymous, unauthenticated attacker cannot exploit it directly - some valid low-privilege credential or foothold is needed. Real-world exposure is highest where the MFT Runtime Server HTTP interface is reachable from the internet or from a large population of semi-trusted users; instances confined to isolated internal networks are meaningfully harder to reach.

Impact

This is a genuine priority for organizations running MFT. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H = 8.8) indicates remote HTTP exploitation with low complexity, no user interaction, and only low privileges required, yielding complete compromise of the product. Oracle itself characterizes it as 'easily exploitable,' which aligns with AC:L. No EPSS score, SSVC decision, KEV listing, or POC was supplied, so probability-of-exploitation and automatability signals are unavailable; absence of those signals is not evidence of low risk, particularly given that Oracle MFT is an attractive target (it brokers sensitive file transfers) and prior Oracle MFT CVEs have drawn attacker interest. The main mitigating factor is the PR:L requirement - an attacker needs at least low-privileged authenticated access, so this is not fully anonymous, unauthenticated RCE. Net: high real-world risk where MFT is internet-exposed or reachable by semi-trusted users, moderated by the authentication prerequisite.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained a low-privileged MFT/WebLogic account - via phishing, credential reuse, or an insider - sends a crafted HTTP request to the internet-reachable MFT Runtime Server. Because exploitation is low-complexity and needs no user interaction, the request results in full takeover of the MFT instance, giving the attacker access to transferred files and control over the transfer service. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Full compromise of Oracle Managed File Transfer (MFT Runtime Server) allows a low-privileged, network-authenticated attacker to take over the product via HTTP, per Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update. The flaw affects Fusion Middleware MFT versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0, carries a CVSS 8.8 with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, and is rated by Oracle as 'easily exploitable.' No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes from Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html), which is the authoritative source of the patched bundle for MFT 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0; Oracle CPUs deliver security fixes as cumulative quarterly patches rather than a single named point release, so the specific fix version is not independently confirmed from the provided data and must be taken from the CPU patch matrix for your platform. Until patching, reduce exposure by restricting network access to the MFT Runtime Server HTTP endpoints so they are reachable only from trusted management networks (not the public internet), placing MFT behind a WAF or reverse proxy with request filtering, and tightening account provisioning so low-privileged MFT/WebLogic accounts are minimized and monitored - the trade-off is that partner-facing or externally integrated transfer workflows may break if access is over-restricted, so validate legitimate partner IP ranges before blocking. Increase logging and alerting on MFT runtime requests to detect exploitation attempts during the patch window.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Managed File Transfer 14.1.2.0.0
Oracle Managed File Transfer 12.2.1.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_managed_file_transfer 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 Managed File Transfer is an enterprise Fusion Middleware component used to securely transfer large files between internal systems and external partners, typically deployed on WebLogic Server as part of SOA/integration stacks. The affected element is the MFT Runtime Server, the HTTP-facing service that processes transfer requests. Oracle does not assign a CWE (listed as N/A) and its CPU advisories intentionally omit root-cause detail, but the combination of network HTTP vector, low-privilege requirement, and full C/I/A 'takeover' impact is characteristic of an authenticated flaw (e.g., injection, deserialization, or authorization bypass) in the runtime request-handling path. Exact affected products come from Oracle/EUVD version data rather than CPE strings, which were not provided.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Network HTTP vector with low complexity and no user interaction; a low-privileged account is required (PR:L), and full product takeover yields high C/I/A within an unchanged scope.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/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:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Managed File Transfer product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: MFT Runtime Server). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Managed File Transfer. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Managed File Transfer. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle Managed File Transfer (MFT) Runtime Server versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 contain a critical flaw enabling authenticated users to achieve full system compromise, including complete data theft and operational disruption, though no public exploit identified at time of analysis. Despite requiring valid network credentials, Oracle rates the vulnerability as easily exploitable and affects core file transfer infrastructure; critically, no vendor patch is currently available. Organizations deploying these versions face immediate risk and must implement interim mitigations before public exploit code emerges.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) restrict network access to affected systems via firewall whitelist permitting only known internal users and applications; (2) enforce credential validation and monitor authentication logs for anomalies or unauthorized access attempts; (3) implement file integrity monitoring on MFT directories to detect unauthorized modification or data exfiltration; (4) increase logging and alerting for file transfer operations to identify unusual patterns; (5) air-gap or temporarily disable affected versions if operationally feasible, routing file transfer traffic through alternative systems; (6) maintain secure backups of transferred files separate from MFT infrastructure.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 64% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise Fusion Middleware MFT component, common in integration stacks but not ubiquitous
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 0.4%
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
No
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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