# CVE-2026-60296: Oracle Coherence remote compromise in Core component

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-60296-oracle-coherence-remote-compromise-in-core-component  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-21. Updated: 2026-07-21  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-60296 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-07-21

Oracle Coherence, a distributed data grid solution used for high-speed data processing and application scaling, contains a critical security flaw. An unauthenticated attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability over the network to gain full control of the system. This could lead to the theft of sensitive business data, disruption of critical application services, and total compromise of the affected environment.

Technologies: [Oracle Coherence](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/coherence). Vendors: [Oracle](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/oracle).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-60296 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-60296 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-60296?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 21 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Oracle Coherence 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, 15.1.1.0.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-60296?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-60296 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-60296?** Check whether you run Oracle Coherence at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A vulnerability exists in the Core component of Oracle Coherence (part of Oracle Fusion Middleware). The flaw is easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP. Successful exploitation allows for a complete takeover of the Oracle Coherence instance, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8. 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 disclosure by Oracle and NVD publication.

## References

- [https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html)

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