CVE-2026-60372: Vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security for Java product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Central

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-60372 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting platform security for java. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security for Java product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Centralized Thirdparty Jars). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Platform Security for Java. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Platform Security for Java. C

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269, CWE-284, CWE-306, CWE-502
Published	2026-07-22
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-22 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle platform security for java DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.2.1.4.0 · 14.1.2.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.2.1.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy platform-security-for-java || rpm -q platform-security-for-java || platform-security-for-java --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.2.1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison platform-security-for-java sudo apt install platform-security-for-java=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.1.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold platform-security-for-java

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list platform-security-for-java sudo dnf downgrade platform-security-for-java-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.1.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add platform-security-for-java

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · gnome-shell-extension-tiling-assistant · FIXED · 56-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-60372?

platform security for java: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-60372 being exploited?

CVE-2026-60372 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-60372 affect?

CVE-2026-60372 affects platform security for java. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security for Java product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Centralized Thirdparty Jars). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allo

How urgent is CVE-2026-60372?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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