Executive brief
A security vulnerability exists in Oracle JDeveloper, a development environment used for building enterprise applications. An attacker with existing low-level access to the computer where JDeveloper is running could exploit this flaw to take full control of the software. This could lead to the theft of sensitive source code, unauthorized modification of applications, or disruption of development operations.
Technical details
A vulnerability in the Security Framework component of Oracle JDeveloper (Oracle Fusion Middleware) allows for a complete compromise of the application. The flaw is categorized as difficult to exploit and requires the attacker to have local logon access to the infrastructure where JDeveloper is executing with at least low-level privileges. Successful exploitation results in a total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (takeover) of the JDeveloper instance. The vulnerability affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Users are advised to refer to the Oracle Critical Patch Update for July 2026 for remediation guidance.
Affected products
- Oracle JDeveloper 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.0.0
Timeline
- 2026-07-21: disclosed
- 2026-07-21: advisory