CVE-2026-60977: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via RMI 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-2026-60977 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server allowing an unauthenticated attacker with network access via RMI to fully compromise the server. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, and 14.1.2.0.0. Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of the affected server, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server's core components permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access via RMI to compromise the server. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Affected versions explicitly include 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, and 14.1.2.0.0. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 security patches. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via RMI can exploit this vulnerability to take over Oracle WebLogic Server, resulting in full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. 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 addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the official patches from Oracle promptly. Oracle advises remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this risk. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-60977: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via RMI 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-2026-60977 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server allowing an unauthenticated attacker with network access via RMI to fully compromise the server. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, and 14.1.2.0.0. Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of the affected server, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patches promptly to mitigate risk.
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 components permits an unauthenticated attacker with network access via RMI to compromise the server. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Affected versions explicitly include 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, and 14.1.2.0.0. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 943 security patches. Oracle strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via RMI can exploit this vulnerability to take over Oracle WebLogic Server, resulting in full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. 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 addresses this vulnerability. Customers should apply the official patches from Oracle promptly. Oracle advises remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this risk. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.605Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9bdc6e8be0332bf0c41
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:34:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 47
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