CVE-2026-46773: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Unified Directory. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Unified Directory
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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Unified Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Unified Directory (OUD) in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It is an easily exploitable flaw that permits unauthenticated attackers with network access via LDAP to compromise the system, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes patches for this vulnerability. Oracle strongly advises applying these patches immediately to mitigate the risk. Workarounds include blocking network protocols used by the attack and restricting privileges, but these may disrupt normal operations.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to fully compromise Oracle Unified Directory, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can lead to complete takeover of the affected system, enabling attackers to access sensitive data, modify or delete information, and disrupt directory services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay. Until patches are applied, risk can be mitigated by blocking network protocols required by the attack and removing unnecessary privileges from users. However, these mitigations may affect application functionality. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No indication of cloud service applicability; this is an on-premises product.
CVE-2026-46773: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Unified Directory. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Unified Directory
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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Unified Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Unified Directory (OUD) in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It is an easily exploitable flaw that permits unauthenticated attackers with network access via LDAP to compromise the system, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes patches for this vulnerability. Oracle strongly advises applying these patches immediately to mitigate the risk. Workarounds include blocking network protocols used by the attack and restricting privileges, but these may disrupt normal operations.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to fully compromise Oracle Unified Directory, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can lead to complete takeover of the affected system, enabling attackers to access sensitive data, modify or delete information, and disrupt directory services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches without delay. Until patches are applied, risk can be mitigated by blocking network protocols required by the attack and removing unnecessary privileges from users. However, these mitigations may affect application functionality. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No indication of cloud service applicability; this is an on-premises product.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T15:55:10.296Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a31b60a0b89be68882657e7
Added to database: 06/16/2026, 20:46:02 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 15:42:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 174
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