CVE-2026-60841

Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis

Oracle Unified Directory Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-21

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Unified Directory product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OUD Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Unified Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Unified Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-21

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-60841

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	unified_directory	12.2.1.4.0
oracle	unified_directory	14.1.2.1.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-284	The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle Unified Directory, part of Oracle Fusion Middleware. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. A low-privileged attacker with network access via LDAP could exploit it to take over the Oracle Unified Directory system. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.5 due to its impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Detection Guidance

This CVE involves Oracle Unified Directory and requires network access via LDAP for exploitation. Detection should focus on monitoring LDAP traffic and Oracle Unified Directory logs for unusual activity. Check for unauthorized access attempts or privilege escalations in the directory service. No specific commands are provided in the available context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain full control of the Oracle Unified Directory, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or disruption of services. This could affect additional products due to the scope change mentioned in the vulnerability description.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers to compromise Oracle Unified Directory, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system takeover. Such impacts could violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's security rules, depending on the data processed.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for Oracle Unified Directory to address the vulnerability. Ensure network access via LDAP is restricted to trusted sources only. Monitor for unusual LDAP activity or unauthorized access attempts.

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