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Oracle Identity Manager CVE-2026-60995

| EUVDEUVD-2026-61297 CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-vv8p-hq33-5fh6
9.9
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privilege account
  2. Delivery
    Connect to connector over TLS
  3. Exploit
    Exploit Core component flaw
  4. Execution
    Take over Identity Manager Connector
  5. Impact
    Pivot to downstream provisioned systems

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.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires network access to the Oracle Identity Manager Connector's Core component over a TLS channel and a low-privileged authenticated foothold (CVSS PR:L) - it is NOT unauthenticated. No user interaction is needed (UI:N) and attack complexity is low (AC:L), so no special timing or configuration is required beyond having a valid low-privilege account that can reach the connector. Deployment is limited to Oracle Fusion Middleware environments running Oracle Identity Manager Connector versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.1.0. The principal limiting factor is the requirement for that initial low-privilege account plus network reachability of the connector; environments that isolate the connector to trusted provisioning networks materially reduce exposure.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 9.9) signals a genuinely serious issue: network-reachable, low complexity, only low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and total impact across CIA. That combination is what an attacker who already has a foothold account would exploit for lateral movement and full takeover. Tempering the raw score, the vulnerability is NOT in CISA KEV (no confirmed active exploitation) and no POC was provided, so there is no evidence of in-the-wild use; no EPSS score was supplied to gauge exploitation probability. The one signal conflict worth flagging: the source tags the issue as 'Information Disclosure', yet the CVSS vector and Oracle's own text describe full 'takeover' with high integrity and availability impact - the tag appears to understate the true impact, so defenders should treat this as a takeover-class flaw, not merely disclosure. Overall this is a real priority for any organization running Oracle Identity Manager, chiefly because low-privilege network access is a realistic precondition.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who holds or obtains a low-privileged account with network access to the Oracle Identity Manager Connector connects over TLS and abuses the Core component flaw to escalate to full control of the connector. Leveraging the scope change, they then use the connector's trusted position to reach and manipulate the downstream systems it provisions - reading credentials, altering identities, or disrupting provisioning. No public POC is currently available, but the low attack complexity means a reliable exploit would be straightforward to operate once developed.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 19, 2026

Privilege escalation and full takeover of the Oracle Identity Manager Connector (Core component of Oracle Fusion Middleware) is possible for a low-privileged attacker with network access over TLS, affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Because the flaw carries a scope change, a successful attack can pivot beyond the connector to significantly impact additional products, driving the CVSS 3.1 base score to 9.9. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, so exploitation is currently theoretical but the low attack complexity makes it a high patching priority.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update, referenced at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html - this is the primary and authoritative remediation for both affected releases (12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0); Oracle CPU fixes are cumulative, so install the latest applicable bundle rather than an isolated fix. No exact patched build number was provided in the source data, so confirm the precise post-CPU version directly from the advisory before validating. Until patching is complete, reduce exposure by restricting network reachability of the connector's TLS endpoints to trusted management hosts and provisioning peers only (network ACLs / segmentation), and tighten account provisioning so that low-privilege accounts capable of reaching the connector are minimized and closely monitored - the trade-off is potential disruption to legitimate automated provisioning/reconciliation traffic, so validate allow-lists against known integration sources before enforcing. Because the flaw involves a scope change, also review and rotate credentials the connector holds for downstream target systems as a precaution once patched.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Identity Manager Connector 14.1.2.1.0
Oracle Identity Manager Connector 12.2.1.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_identity_manager_connector no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle Identity Manager Connector is part of Oracle Fusion Middleware's identity and access management stack; connectors are the integration components that provision, reconcile, and synchronize identities between Oracle Identity Manager and downstream target systems (directories, databases, SaaS apps). Because a connector brokers credentials and provisioning operations for multiple connected systems, a compromise of the connector inherently reaches those systems - which is reflected in the CVSS scope change (S:C). The affected 'Core' component operates over network-facing TLS channels. No CWE was assigned in the source data, but the impact profile (complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss plus scope change) is consistent with an authorization/privilege-management weakness that lets a low-privileged principal assume connector-level control.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.9 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.9 CRITICAL

Network-reachable TLS endpoint with only a low-privilege account (PR:L), low complexity, no interaction, and connector takeover pivoting to downstream systems justifies scope change and full CIA impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via TLS 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 takeover of Oracle Identity Manager Connector. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle Identity Manager Connector (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0) contains a critical privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-60995, CVSS 9.9) enabling complete system takeover and lateral movement to other enterprise systems. No vendor patch is currently available, and the low attack complexity makes this a high-risk vulnerability despite no public exploit identified at time of analysis. Organizations operating affected versions face immediate risk of breach and should prioritize urgent containment and remediation planning.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Restrict network access to the Oracle Identity Manager Connector through firewall rules and network segmentation; implement principle-of-least-privilege on service accounts running the connector; deploy enhanced authentication controls and multi-factor authentication for administrative access; enable continuous monitoring and alerting for suspicious authentication and privilege escalation attempts; consider disabling the connector if not actively required for business operations; establish an isolated network segment or air-gap for systems that cannot be immediately patched; conduct user access reviews to identify and remove unnecessary administrative privileges.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 72% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise IAM component, common in large orgs but not ubiquitous
Data Quality
4 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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
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· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +50
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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