CVE-2026-83056: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Internet Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Internet Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Internet Directory. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Internet Directory
CVE-2026-83056 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Internet 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 Oracle Internet Directory, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9. Oracle has released patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the Oracle Internet Directory component 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 low privileges who has network access via LDAP. Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Internet Directory, with potential impact extending to other Oracle products due to scope change. The vulnerability is scored 9.9 on the CVSS 3.1 scale, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has acknowledged the issue and included fixes in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges and network access to take over Oracle Internet Directory, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Due to the scope change, other Oracle products relying on Oracle Internet Directory may also be significantly impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability in the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of Oracle Internet Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 should apply the official patches promptly. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security updates without delay to mitigate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-83056: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Internet Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Internet Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Internet Directory. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Internet Directory
Description
CVE-2026-83056 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Internet 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 Oracle Internet Directory, potentially leading to full takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9. Oracle has released patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Internet Directory
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the Oracle Internet Directory component 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 low privileges who has network access via LDAP. Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Internet Directory, with potential impact extending to other Oracle products due to scope change. The vulnerability is scored 9.9 on the CVSS 3.1 scale, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has acknowledged the issue and included fixes in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges and network access to take over Oracle Internet Directory, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Due to the scope change, other Oracle products relying on Oracle Internet Directory may also be significantly impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability in the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of Oracle Internet Directory versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 should apply the official patches promptly. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security updates without delay to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T15:40:57.336Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a81055bf5e2cf5537c8d
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:18:24 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:39:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 01:46:02 UTC
Views: 3
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