CVE-2026-60251

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Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Oracle Coherence

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-24

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Coherence product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0 and 15.1.1.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle Coherence. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Coherence. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-21

Last Modified

2026-07-24

Generated

2026-08-11

AI Q&A

2026-07-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-09

NVD

CVE-2026-60251

EUVD

EUVD-2026-46666

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	coherence	12.2.1.4.0
oracle	coherence	14.1.1.0.0
oracle	coherence	14.1.2.0.0
oracle	coherence	15.1.1.0.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-306	The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

This is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Coherence, a middleware product. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely access the system via TCP and potentially take over the entire Oracle Coherence service. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 through 15.1.1.0.0.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for Oracle Coherence versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, or 15.1.1.0.0 running on TCP ports. Use network scanning tools like nmap to identify open ports and service versions. Check system logs for Coherence process activity and verify installed software versions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this could gain full control over Oracle Coherence, leading to data breaches, service disruption, or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Since it requires no authentication, the risk is high for any exposed system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Organizations using affected versions must address it to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade Oracle Coherence to a patched version if available. If not, restrict network access to TCP ports used by Oracle Coherence via firewall rules. Disable unnecessary services and monitor for unusual network activity.

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