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Oracle Internet Directory CVE-2026-83059

| EUVDEUVD-2026-79387 CRITICAL
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2026-09-15 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-gm73-mp37-g5cv
10.0
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
    Access exposed LDAP service
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted LDAP bind or request
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authentication due to CWE-287
  4. Execution
    Take over Oracle Internet Directory
  5. Impact
    Compromise dependent systems via scope change

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access

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

Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions - remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations of Oracle Internet Directory 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 when the OID LDAP Server is reachable over the network. Exploitation requires access to the LDAP service, typically on TCP 389 or 636, but does not require authentication or user interaction. The limiting factor is exposure: deployments where LDAP is restricted to trusted internal networks are less exposed than internet-facing configurations.

Impact

CVSS 3.1 rates this 10.0 critical with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, meaning a remotely reachable LDAP interface is highly susceptible. However, EPSS exploitation probability and KEV status are not provided, so real-world exploitation prevalence cannot be confirmed. No POC is identified in the supplied references. SSVC assessment would classify technical impact as total, but exploitation and automatable statuses remain unknown due to missing KEV and POC data. For internet-exposed Oracle Internet Directory LDAP services this is a high urgency patching priority; for LDAP restricted to trusted internal networks, practical risk is lower.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker sends crafted LDAP requests to an internet-facing Oracle Internet Directory LDAP server. The authentication bypass in the LDAP component gives the attacker control over the directory service without credentials. The resulting scope change can then impact additional connected systems relying on the compromised directory.

Emergency Immediate action required. Why: CRITICAL + active threat signals, no patch available.
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 16, 2026

Takeover of Oracle Internet Directory via its LDAP server component allows unauthenticated remote attackers to fully compromise the directory service. Affected versions are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. The vulnerability is rated CVSS 10.0 with scope change; no public exploit or CISA KEV listing was identified in the provided data.

RemediationAI

Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update referenced in the vendor advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html; the exact patched version is not specified in the provided data, so confirm the appropriate release with Oracle. Until patching is complete, restrict access to LDAP ports 389 and 636 using firewall or network ACLs so only trusted directory clients can connect, and avoid exposing OID LDAP to untrusted or internet-facing networks. This may disrupt application authentication or directory lookups if legitimate clients are not explicitly allowed, so validate all dependent systems before enforcing restrictions. Monitor LDAP server logs for unusual binds, search operations, or configuration changes.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Internet Directory 14.1.2.1.0
Oracle Internet Directory 12.2.1.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_internet_directory 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 Internet Directory is the LDAP directory service within Oracle Fusion Middleware, exposed through the OID LDAP Server component. The root cause is CWE-287 improper authentication, meaning the LDAP service can be accessed or taken over without valid credentials. The provided CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H indicates exploitation over the network via LDAP with low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and a scope change so compromise can significantly impact additional products beyond Oracle Internet Directory. Exact CPE strings were not included in the intelligence, but EUVD data lists affected versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 10.0 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
ENISA EUVD CRITICAL
vuln.today AI 10.0 CRITICAL

Network LDAP attack vector, no privileges or interaction, scope change with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Internet Directory product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OID LDAP Server). 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 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 60% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise directory service within Oracle Fusion Middleware deployments
EU Gov Alert
Listed
Top-tier national CERT alert
Threat Intel
1
1 source
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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
CRITICAL + active threat signals, no patch available
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
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

70
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +50
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: +20

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