# CVE-2026-46774: Oracle Unified Directory improper access control in OUD Core

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-46774-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-2026-46774 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-06-17

Oracle Unified Directory is a comprehensive directory solution used to manage identity data across an enterprise. A critical vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely take full control of the directory service over the network. This could lead to the total compromise of user identity data, unauthorized access to integrated systems, and a complete disruption 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-2026-46774 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46774 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-46774?** 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-2026-46774?** 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-2026-46774 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-46774?** 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 vulnerability in the OUD Core component of Oracle Unified Directory (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0) is classified as Improper Access Control (CWE-284). The flaw is easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via the Remote Method Invocation (RMI) protocol. Successful exploitation allows for a complete takeover of the Oracle Unified Directory instance, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Security administrators should apply the relevant patches from the Oracle June 2026 Critical Patch Update.

## 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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