# CVE-2026-46773: Oracle Unified Directory improper access control in OUD Core

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-46773-oracle-unified-directory-improper-access-control-in-oud-core  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-17. Updated: 2026-06-17  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-46773 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-06-17

Oracle Unified Directory, a central service used for managing user identities and directory information, contains a critical security flaw. An unauthorized person can access the system over the network without a password and take complete control of the directory. This could lead to the theft of sensitive user data, unauthorized changes to identity records, or a total shutdown of authentication services.

Technologies: [Oracle Unified Directory](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/unified-directory). Vendors: [Oracle](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/oracle).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-46773 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46773 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-46773?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 17 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.1.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-46773?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-46773 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-46773?** Check whether you run Oracle Unified Directory at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A critical vulnerability exists in the OUD Core component of Oracle Unified Directory (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0). The flaw is categorized as an improper access control issue (CWE-284) that is easily exploitable over the network via the LDAP protocol. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability without any user interaction to gain full control over the directory service. This results in a total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CVSS 9.8). Users are advised to consult the Oracle Critical Patch Update for June 2026 for remediation steps.

## Affected products

- Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.1.0

## Timeline

- 2026-06-17: disclosed
- 2026-06-17: advisory: Oracle June 2026 Critical Patch Update published

## References

- [https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html)

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