CVE-2026-60698: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via IIOP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebLogic Server
CVE-2026-60698 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via IIOP to compromise the server. Successful exploitation can lead to full takeover of the Oracle WebLogic Server, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Affected versions include 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, and strongly recommends applying patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server's core component allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via the IIOP protocol to compromise the server. The flaw affects specific versions of Oracle WebLogic Server (12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can result in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle has included a fix for this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains 943 security patches across multiple products. Oracle advises customers to apply these patches without delay to mitigate exploitation risks.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to take over Oracle WebLogic Server, resulting in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No additional mitigation steps are specified beyond applying the official patches.
CVE-2026-60698: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via IIOP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. in Oracle Corporation Oracle WebLogic Server
Description
CVE-2026-60698 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via IIOP to compromise the server. Successful exploitation can lead to full takeover of the Oracle WebLogic Server, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Affected versions include 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities, and strongly recommends applying patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle WebLogic Server
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server's core component allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via the IIOP protocol to compromise the server. The flaw affects specific versions of Oracle WebLogic Server (12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can result in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle has included a fix for this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains 943 security patches across multiple products. Oracle advises customers to apply these patches without delay to mitigate exploitation risks.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to take over Oracle WebLogic Server, resulting in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply the provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No additional mitigation steps are specified beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.579Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9aec6e8be0332bf08ac
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:07:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 20:33:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 54
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