CVE-2026-60417: Oracle Unified Directory compromise in OUD Core

CVE-2026-60417 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.1 · Published 2026-07-21

Oracle Unified Directory, a central service used for managing user identities and directory information, contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized person to take full control of the system. An attacker could potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive identity data, which could lead to widespread service disruptions or unauthorized access to other corporate systems. While the attack is difficult to execute, it can be performed remotely over the network without needing any valid login credentials.

Technologies: Oracle Unified Directory. Vendors: Oracle.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-60417 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-60417 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-60417?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.1, published 21 July 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-2026-60417?
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-2026-60417 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-60417?
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) allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via the LDAP protocol to compromise the system. The exploit is characterized as having high complexity (AC:H), suggesting specific timing or environmental conditions are required for success. If successfully exploited, the attacker can achieve a complete takeover of the Oracle Unified Directory, resulting in a total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is addressed in the Oracle Critical Patch Update for July 2026.

Affected products

  • Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.1.0

Timeline

  • 2026-07-21: advisory: Initial disclosure by Oracle and NVD publication.

References

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