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Unified Directory CVE-2026-60428

| EUVDEUVD-2026-46826 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-mfcj-77px-whw5
8.2
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Unauthorized data access in Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 (OUD Core component) lets a remote unauthenticated attacker abuse the LDAP interface to read critical directory data and make limited unauthorized modifications. Rated CVSS 8.2 and flagged by Oracle as easily exploitable, the flaw is tagged as an authentication bypass, meaning directory contents can be reached without valid credentials. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0
Oracle Unified Directory 14.1.2.1.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_unified_directory no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.2 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Unified Directory product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OUD Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Unified Directory accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

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Why It Matters

Oracle Unified Directory (OUD) versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 contain a critical authentication bypass (CVSS 8.2) that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read sensitive directory data, including user credentials and system configurations. Organizations relying on OUD for identity and access management face immediate risk of credential compromise and lateral movement. Without a vendor patch currently available, compensating controls must be deployed urgently to prevent exploitation.

Recommended Action

Within 24 hours: inventory all systems running Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.1.0 and document their network exposure; restrict LDAP ports (389/TCP and 636/TCP) to authorized internal systems only via firewall rules; enable LDAP audit logging at maximum verbosity. Within 7 days: implement network segmentation to isolate OUD instances from untrusted networks and the internet; analyze LDAP query logs for suspicious patterns or unauthorized access; assess whether unauthorized directory access has already occurred. Within 30 days: establish a relationship with Oracle support to track patch availability timelines; evaluate and test upgrade paths to patched OUD versions; deploy an LDAP proxy or gateway requiring additional authentication validation before reaching the directory; implement directory-level access controls restricting sensitive attributes to authenticated principals.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: enforce network-layer LDAP access restrictions via firewall rules permitting only known authorized systems; disable remote LDAP access if operationally feasible; implement strict network segmentation; enable detailed LDAP audit logging for detection of unauthorized queries; deploy an LDAP proxy or intermediary gateway enforcing re-authentication before requests reach the directory; implement attribute-level access controls within OUD if available; continuously monitor for suspicious access patterns; configure alerts on failed LDAP bind attempts.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 83% exploitable
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

41
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +41
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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CVE-2026-60429 CRITICAL
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CVE-2026-60422 CRITICAL
9.9 Jul 21

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CVE-2026-60362 CRITICAL
9.8 Jul 21

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9.0 Jul 21

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CVE-2026-60430 HIGH
8.8 Jul 21

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CVE-2026-60423 HIGH
8.8 Jul 21

Full compromise of Oracle Unified Directory (OUD Core) is possible when a low-privileged attacker with network access se

CVE-2026-60419 HIGH
8.8 Jul 21

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CVE-2026-60437 HIGH
8.7 Jul 21

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8.7 Jul 21

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8.6 Jul 21

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