CVE-2026-61231: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Virtual Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Virtual Directory. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Virtual Directory
CVE-2026-61231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Virtual Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise the Oracle Virtual Directory, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides patches for affected products.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Virtual Directory in Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an attacker with low privileges and network access through LDAP to compromise the product, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes targeted security fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle Virtual Directory, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the directory service, potentially impacting dependent applications and services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should apply the relevant patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-61231: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Virtual Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Virtual Directory. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Virtual Directory
Description
CVE-2026-61231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Virtual Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise the Oracle Virtual Directory, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides patches for affected products.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Virtual Directory
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Virtual Directory in Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. It allows an attacker with low privileges and network access through LDAP to compromise the product, potentially resulting in complete takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes targeted security fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle Virtual Directory, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the directory service, potentially impacting dependent applications and services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0 should apply the relevant patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:52:20.742Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9c7c6e8be0332bf0e8d
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:03:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 31
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