CVE-2026-60428: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Unified Directory accessible data. 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 unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Unified Directory accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-60428 affects Oracle Unified Directory (OUD) versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It is an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise the system. The attacker can gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by OUD, and can also perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some data. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N) reflects network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact, and no availability impact. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory mentions multiple patches but does not explicitly confirm the patch status for this vulnerability in the provided content. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all data accessible by Oracle Unified Directory. The attacker can also perform unauthorized modifications (update, insert, delete) on some of the accessible data. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the data managed by Oracle Unified Directory. There is no impact on availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 that addresses multiple security vulnerabilities across its product portfolio, including Oracle Unified Directory. However, the specific patch availability or remediation level for CVE-2026-60428 is not explicitly stated in the provided advisory content. Customers are strongly recommended to review the Oracle Critical Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for the latest patch information and apply relevant security patches promptly. Until a patch is confirmed and applied, restrict network access to Oracle Unified Directory LDAP interfaces to trusted sources only.
CVE-2026-60428: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Unified Directory accessible data. 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 unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Unified Directory accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-60428 affects Oracle Unified Directory (OUD) versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It is an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise the system. The attacker can gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by OUD, and can also perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some data. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N) reflects network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact, and no availability impact. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory mentions multiple patches but does not explicitly confirm the patch status for this vulnerability in the provided content. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all data accessible by Oracle Unified Directory. The attacker can also perform unauthorized modifications (update, insert, delete) on some of the accessible data. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of the data managed by Oracle Unified Directory. There is no impact on availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update advisory in July 2026 that addresses multiple security vulnerabilities across its product portfolio, including Oracle Unified Directory. However, the specific patch availability or remediation level for CVE-2026-60428 is not explicitly stated in the provided advisory content. Customers are strongly recommended to review the Oracle Critical Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for the latest patch information and apply relevant security patches promptly. Until a patch is confirmed and applied, restrict network access to Oracle Unified Directory LDAP interfaces to trusted sources only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:40.536Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a5fede89c2644c7f8d591cb
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 22:08:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:55:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/02/2026, 22:52:13 UTC
Views: 50
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