Oracle has published an emergency security update on 18 August containing 943 new patches for dozens of enterprise product families. The package addresses vulnerabilities across platforms including WebLogic Server, Fusion Middleware, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database, and Commerce.
Among the most severe issues are remotely exploitable vulnerabilities in Oracle WebLogic Server that require no authentication. The flaws CVE-2026-60698, CVE-2026-60672, CVE-2026-60696, and CVE-2026-60977 were assigned CVSS scores of 9.8. These affect core components of WebLogic through the IIOP, T3, and RMI protocols. Successful exploitation can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected server depending on the specific vulnerability.
Another critical finding is CVE-2026-61241 in the LDAP server of Oracle Internet Directory. This vulnerability received the maximum CVSS score of 10.0, can be exploited over the network without credentials, and impacts versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0.
Oracle recommends keeping installations on actively supported releases and applying patches as soon as possible. The company referenced previous cases where already-patched vulnerabilities were exploited against outdated systems. Validation of patches in test environments is advised to reduce operational risks before production rollout.


