CVE-2026-60208 Overview
CVE-2026-60208 is a vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle WebLogic Server, part of Oracle Fusion Middleware. Affected versions include 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the server without user interaction. Successful exploitation allows unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, and unauthorized read access to all WebLogic Server accessible data. Oracle disclosed the issue in the Oracle Security Alert - July 2026.
Critical Impact
Remote unauthenticated attackers can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of all data accessible to Oracle WebLogic Server over HTTP.
Affected Products
- Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0
- Oracle WebLogic Server 14.1.1.0.0
- Oracle WebLogic Server 14.1.2.0.0 and 15.1.1.0.0
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-07-21 - CVE-2026-60208 published to NVD
- 2026-07-23 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-60208
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in the Core component of Oracle WebLogic Server. An attacker reaches the flaw over HTTP without authentication and without user interaction. Oracle classifies exploitation as low-complexity. Successful exploitation compromises confidentiality and integrity of all WebLogic Server accessible data, but does not directly affect availability.
The issue is associated with CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption. In the context of WebLogic Core processing, uncontrolled resource handling can enable an attacker to influence server-side data operations that fall outside intended access controls.
Root Cause
Oracle's advisory attributes the flaw to the Core component of WebLogic Server and maps it to CWE-400. The underlying condition allows unbounded processing of attacker-supplied HTTP input, permitting the attacker to reach code paths that read or modify data protected by the server. Oracle has not published deeper technical detail beyond the July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory.
Attack Vector
Attackers deliver crafted HTTP requests to an exposed WebLogic Server management or application endpoint. No credentials, tokens, or prior foothold are required. Because WebLogic is frequently deployed behind reverse proxies and load balancers, exposed management interfaces on internal networks are equally reachable to any attacker who obtains network adjacency.
No public proof-of-concept exploit is available at the time of publication. Refer to the Oracle Security Alert - July 2026 for authoritative technical guidance.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-60208
Indicators of Compromise
- Anomalous HTTP POST or GET requests to WebLogic management paths such as /console, /wls-wsat, or /em from unexpected source addresses.
- Unexplained changes to WebLogic-managed data stores, JNDI entries, or deployed application artifacts.
- WebLogic server logs showing repeated malformed requests or errors from the Core component.
Detection Strategies
- Inspect WebLogic access.log and AdminServer.log for high-volume or unusually structured requests to Core-handled URIs.
- Enable HTTP request logging at the load balancer and correlate with authentication events to identify unauthenticated write operations.
- Deploy WAF rules that block anomalous payloads targeting known WebLogic endpoints until patching is complete.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Alert on any external network reachability to WebLogic administrative ports (7001, 7002) and the T3/T3S protocol.
- Monitor for creation or modification of WebLogic user accounts, roles, and deployed applications outside change windows.
- Track outbound connections from WebLogic hosts to unexpected destinations, which may indicate post-exploitation activity.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-60208
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update to all affected WebLogic Server versions immediately.
- Restrict network access to WebLogic administrative interfaces to trusted management networks only.
- Audit WebLogic deployments for unauthorized data modifications and new administrative accounts.
Patch Information
Oracle addressed CVE-2026-60208 in the July 2026 Critical Patch Update. Administrators should review the Oracle Security Alert - July 2026 and apply the corresponding patches for versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. Oracle does not provide extended security updates for unsupported versions.
Workarounds
- Place WebLogic servers behind a reverse proxy or WAF that filters requests to Core component endpoints.
- Disable unused WebLogic services and remove default sample applications that expand the HTTP attack surface.
- Segment WebLogic hosts on isolated VLANs and enforce strict egress controls to limit post-exploitation impact.
# Restrict WebLogic admin console exposure at the network layer
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 7001 -s 10.0.0.0/8 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 7001 -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 7002 -s 10.0.0.0/8 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 7002 -j DROP
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