CVE-2026-60396: Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Distribution Server executable)

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-60396 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting goldengate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Distribution Server executable). Supported versions that are affected are 21.3-21.21 and 23.4-23.26.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle GoldenGate. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle GoldenGate. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVS

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2026-07-21
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

2026-07-21 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle goldengate UPGRADE

Affected: >= 21.3.0 and <= 21.21.0.0.0 · >= 23.4 and <= 23.26.1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 23.26.1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 21.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy goldengate || rpm -q goldengate || goldengate --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 23.26.1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade goldengate

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade goldengate

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 21.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison goldengate sudo apt install goldengate=<VERSION_BEFORE_21.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold goldengate

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list goldengate sudo dnf downgrade goldengate-<VERSION_BEFORE_21.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add goldengate

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

Fedora 46 · uv · FIXED · 0.13.5-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b

Fedora ELN · oo7 · FIXED · 0.7.0~beta-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-f348262964 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-f348262964

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-2026-60396?

goldengate: upgrade to newer than 23.26.1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-60396 being exploited?

CVE-2026-60396 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-2026-60396 affect?

CVE-2026-60396 affects goldengate. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Distribution Server executable). Supported versions that are affected are 21.3-21.21 and 23.4-23.26.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via

How urgent is CVE-2026-60396?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-60157 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Service Manager)
CVE-2026-60398 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Oracle GoldenGate Microservices)
CVE-2026-60400 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Admin Server Executable)
CVE-2026-60399 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Receiver Service Executable)
CVE-2026-60394 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Admin Server Executable)

References

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