CVE-2026-60419: Oracle Unified Directory compromise in OUD Core

CVE-2026-60419 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-07-21

Oracle Unified Directory, a central platform for managing digital identities and directory services, contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized user to take full control of the system. An attacker with low-level access to the network can exploit this flaw to compromise the directory, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive identity data or a total service outage. This poses a significant risk to corporate authentication systems and overall data integrity.

Technologies: Oracle Unified Directory. Vendors: Oracle.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-60419 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-60419 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-60419?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, 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-2026-60419?
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-2026-60419 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-60419?
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 exists in the OUD Core component of Oracle Unified Directory. The flaw is categorized as easily exploitable, requiring only low-privileged user credentials and network access via the LDAP protocol. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to achieve a complete takeover of the Oracle Unified Directory instance, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects supported versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Users are advised to refer to the Oracle Critical Patch Update for July 2026 for remediation steps.

Affected products

  • Oracle Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.1.0

Timeline

  • 2026-07-21: disclosed
  • 2026-07-21: advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update published

References

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