# CVE-2026-60298: Oracle Coherence remote compromise in Core component

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-60298-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-2026-60298 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-07-21

Oracle Coherence, a data grid solution used for high-speed data processing and storage, contains a critical security flaw in its core component. An unauthorized person can remotely take full control of the system over the network without needing any login credentials. This could lead to a total loss of data confidentiality, unauthorized modification of information, and a complete shutdown of the service.

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

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-60298 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-60298 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-60298?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 21 July 2026.

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

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-60298?** 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-2026-60298 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-60298?** 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 critical vulnerability exists in the Core component of Oracle Coherence (versions 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, and 15.1.1.0.0). The flaw is easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP. While the specific vulnerability class (e.g., deserialization or protocol flaw) is not explicitly named in the advisory, the impact is a complete compromise of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CVSS 9.8). Attackers can achieve full system takeover without user interaction. Users are advised to refer to the Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for July 2026 for remediation steps.

## Affected products

- Oracle Coherence 14.1.1.0.0, 14.1.2.0.0, 15.1.1.0.0

## Timeline

- 2026-07-21: disclosed: Initial publication of CVE-2026-60298
- 2026-07-21: advisory: Oracle July 2026 Critical Patch Update released

## References

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

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