CVE-2026-61258: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Internet Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Internet Directory. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Internet Directory
CVE-2026-61258 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Internet Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to fully compromise the Oracle Internet Directory, potentially leading to complete takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the Oracle Internet Directory component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically the OID LDAP Server. It enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to exploit the flaw via LDAP and gain full control over the Oracle Internet Directory. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can result in complete compromise. The affected versions are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of applying the update to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over Oracle Internet Directory, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and service disruption within environments using the vulnerable versions.
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 for Oracle Internet Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 without delay. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond patching.
CVE-2026-61258: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Internet Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Internet Directory. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Internet Directory
Description
CVE-2026-61258 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Internet Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to fully compromise the Oracle Internet Directory, potentially leading to complete takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Internet Directory
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the Oracle Internet Directory component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically the OID LDAP Server. It enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to exploit the flaw via LDAP and gain full control over the Oracle Internet Directory. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can result in complete compromise. The affected versions are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of applying the update to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over Oracle Internet Directory, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and service disruption within environments using the vulnerable versions.
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 for Oracle Internet Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 without delay. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates to mitigate this and other vulnerabilities. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond patching.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:52:20.743Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9cac6e8be0332bf0f7d
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:08:26 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:02:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 22
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