CVE-2026-60351 Overview
CVE-2026-60351 is a vulnerability in the Oracle JDeveloper product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically within the ADF Faces component. The affected supported versions are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this issue to compromise Oracle JDeveloper. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some Oracle JDeveloper data, along with unauthorized read access to a subset of that data. Oracle addressed the issue in the July 2026 Critical Patch Update.
Critical Impact
Network-based attackers without credentials can tamper with a portion of Oracle JDeveloper data and read a subset of accessible information, though exploitation is rated as high complexity.
Affected Products
- Oracle JDeveloper 12.2.1.4.0
- Oracle JDeveloper 14.1.2.0.0
- Oracle Fusion Middleware — ADF Faces component
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-07-21 - CVE-2026-60351 published to NVD
- 2026-07-23 - Last updated in NVD database
- Oracle disclosed the vulnerability in the Oracle Security Alert July 2026
Technical Details for CVE-2026-60351
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in ADF Faces, the JavaServer Faces-based UI framework used by Oracle JDeveloper. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send crafted HTTP requests to a vulnerable JDeveloper instance to trigger the flaw. Successful exploitation permits limited tampering with application data through unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations. The attacker can also gain unauthorized read access to a subset of JDeveloper data. Exploitation is classified as difficult, requiring specific preconditions outside the attacker's direct control.
Root Cause
Oracle has not published detailed root-cause information for CVE-2026-60351. The advisory attributes the issue to the ADF Faces component within Oracle JDeveloper. Because the scope is unchanged and no availability impact is observed, the flaw is consistent with a request-handling weakness in ADF Faces that permits partial bypass of data protections. Consult the Oracle Security Alert July 2026 for authoritative technical details.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based over HTTP and requires no authentication or user interaction. An attacker sends specially crafted requests to the ADF Faces interface exposed by a vulnerable JDeveloper deployment. Because the attack complexity is high, an attacker must satisfy environmental conditions such as timing, configuration, or knowledge of internal state before reliable exploitation is possible. No public proof-of-concept exploit is currently available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-60351
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected HTTP requests targeting ADF Faces endpoints (such as URLs containing /adf/ or .jsf handlers) from untrusted sources.
- Anomalous data modifications (insert, update, delete) in JDeveloper-managed data stores without a corresponding authenticated session.
- Web server or application logs showing malformed ADF Faces request parameters or unusual view state values.
Detection Strategies
- Baseline normal ADF Faces request patterns and alert on deviations in parameter structure, request frequency, or source IP reputation.
- Enable verbose logging on Oracle JDeveloper and correlate authentication events with any observed data-modification operations.
- Deploy web application firewall rules that inspect HTTP traffic to JDeveloper endpoints and flag suspicious payloads targeting the ADF Faces component.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor outbound and inbound HTTP traffic to systems running Oracle JDeveloper 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0.
- Track integrity of JDeveloper application data through periodic checksums or database audit logs to detect unauthorized modifications.
- Aggregate application, web server, and network logs into a centralized SIEM for cross-source correlation and retention.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-60351
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the July 2026 Oracle Critical Patch Update to all affected Oracle JDeveloper instances.
- Inventory Oracle Fusion Middleware deployments to confirm which systems run the affected versions.
- Restrict network exposure of JDeveloper instances to trusted management networks only.
Patch Information
Oracle released fixes as part of the Critical Patch Update published in July 2026. Administrators should follow the guidance in the Oracle Security Alert July 2026 to obtain and deploy the appropriate patches for Oracle JDeveloper 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0.
Workarounds
- Place vulnerable JDeveloper instances behind a reverse proxy or WAF that filters unexpected ADF Faces request patterns until patching is complete.
- Disable or block external HTTP access to JDeveloper development environments that do not require internet exposure.
- Enforce network segmentation so that only authorized developer workstations can reach JDeveloper services.
# Example: restrict inbound HTTP access to Oracle JDeveloper to a trusted management subnet
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 7101 -s 10.10.20.0/24 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 7101 -j DROP
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