CVE-2026-60996: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Identity Manager Connector. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Identity Manager Connector, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Identity Manager Connector accessible data as well as unautho
CVE-2026-60996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager Connector versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise the Oracle Identity Manager Connector, potentially impacting additional Oracle products. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data accessible through the connector. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Identity Manager Connector, part of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with high privileges and network access via HTTPS. Exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within the Oracle Identity Manager Connector and potentially affect other Oracle products due to scope change. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high confidentiality and integrity impacts without availability impact. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) in August 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patches promptly.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification and access to critical data within Oracle Identity Manager Connector, which can extend to other Oracle products due to scope change. This can compromise confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data, potentially leading to significant operational and security risks for affected organizations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches without delay to remediate the vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and promptly applying security patches. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-60996: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Identity Manager Connector. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Identity Manager Connector, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Identity Manager Connector accessible data as well as unautho
Description
CVE-2026-60996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager Connector versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise the Oracle Identity Manager Connector, potentially impacting additional Oracle products. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data accessible through the connector. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, indicating significant confidentiality and integrity impacts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.7high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Identity Manager Connector
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Identity Manager Connector, part of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It is easily exploitable by an attacker with high privileges and network access via HTTPS. Exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within the Oracle Identity Manager Connector and potentially affect other Oracle products due to scope change. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high confidentiality and integrity impacts without availability impact. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) in August 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Customers are strongly advised to apply the patches promptly.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification and access to critical data within Oracle Identity Manager Connector, which can extend to other Oracle products due to scope change. This can compromise confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data, potentially leading to significant operational and security risks for affected organizations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches without delay to remediate the vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and promptly applying security patches. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:55.606Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9bfc6e8be0332bf0c7d
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:33:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 14:46:09 UTC
Views: 30
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