CVE-2026-60969: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Unified Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Unified Directory
CVE-2026-60969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Unified Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise the product, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data within Oracle Unified Directory. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. The vulnerability may also impact additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-60969 affects Oracle Unified Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It is an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows a low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise the product. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical or all data accessible through Oracle Unified Directory. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high confidentiality impact. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor strongly recommends applying patches without delay to mitigate risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible via Oracle Unified Directory. The confidentiality of sensitive information is at high risk. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a scope change that may affect additional Oracle products relying on Oracle Unified Directory.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released fixes for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches for Oracle Unified Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond patching.
CVE-2026-60969: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Unified Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Unified Directory
Description
CVE-2026-60969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Unified Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise the product, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data within Oracle Unified Directory. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. The vulnerability may also impact additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update in August 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Unified Directory
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-60969 affects Oracle Unified Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It is an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows a low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise the product. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical or all data accessible through Oracle Unified Directory. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high confidentiality impact. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor strongly recommends applying patches without delay to mitigate risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible via Oracle Unified Directory. The confidentiality of sensitive information is at high risk. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a scope change that may affect additional Oracle products relying on Oracle Unified Directory.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released fixes for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches for Oracle Unified Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond patching.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.605Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9bdc6e8be0332bf0c37
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:35:01 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 30
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