Executive brief
Oracle Coherence, a widely used data grid solution for high-speed data processing and storage, contains a critical security vulnerability. An unauthorized attacker can exploit this flaw over the network to gain full control of the system. This could lead to the theft of sensitive business data, disruption of critical applications, or a complete service outage.
Technical details
A critical vulnerability exists in the Core component of Oracle Coherence (Oracle Fusion Middleware). The flaw is easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via the TCP protocol. Successful exploitation allows for a complete takeover of the Oracle Coherence instance, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0. Users are advised to refer to the Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for July 2026 for remediation steps.
Affected products
- Oracle Coherence 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, 15.1.1.0.0
Timeline
- 2026-07-21: advisory: Initial publication of CVE-2026-60221 by Oracle