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Oracle Unified Directory EUVDEUVD-2026-46773

| CVE-2026-60359 HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-x584-wv8x-x4mr
8.6
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
    Reach exposed OUD HTTP listener
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted HTTP request
  3. Exploit
    Bypass authentication in OUD Core
  4. Execution
    Read protected directory data
  5. Impact
    Pivot to trusted downstream products

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

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 reachability to the HTTP interface of an affected Oracle Unified Directory instance (versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.1.0, OUD Core); per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) no authentication, no user interaction, and no elevated privileges are needed against a reachable instance - Oracle explicitly calls it 'easily exploitable' by an unauthenticated attacker. The primary limiting factors are exposure and version: an OUD instance whose HTTP listener is confined to an isolated management segment, fronted by an authenticating proxy, or already patched via the July 2026 CPU is not exploitable. Impact is bounded to confidentiality (C:H, I:N, A:N), so a successful attack yields data disclosure - including access to additional products via the scope change - but not data modification or denial of service.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N, base 8.6) describes an easy, network-reachable, unauthenticated read-only compromise with cross-product scope impact - a genuinely high-priority profile for any internet- or intranet-exposed OUD instance, since directories often hold credentials and account data that enable follow-on attacks. However, the risk signals are incomplete: no EPSS score, no SSVC decision, and no CWE were provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified from the input. It is not in CISA KEV and no POC is referenced, so there is no evidence of active or public exploitation despite the high CVSS. The 'authentication bypass' tag reinforces that the primary risk is unauthorized data disclosure rather than code execution or service disruption (I:N/A:N). Net: treat as high priority for exposed identity infrastructure based on ease and impact, but note the absence of exploitation telemetry (EPSS/KEV/POC) means urgency rests on the severity of the asset, not on confirmed in-the-wild activity.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker with no credentials sends crafted HTTP requests to an exposed Oracle Unified Directory instance and bypasses authentication to read protected directory entries such as user records, group memberships, and potentially credential material. Because of the scope change, the attacker leverages this disclosed identity data to pivot into other applications that trust the directory. No public exploit code is currently identified, so this scenario is inferred from the CVSS vector and vendor description rather than from a demonstrated POC.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Unauthorized data access in Oracle Unified Directory (OUD Core) 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 lets a remote unauthenticated attacker reach critical directory data over HTTP, with a scope change that can spill impact into other products relying on the directory. Oracle rates it CVSS 3.1 8.6 with high confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability effect, and tags it as an authentication bypass. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update of July 2026, which is the vendor advisory carrying the fix for this issue (Patch available per vendor advisory: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html) - locate and apply the OUD 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 bundle/interim patches referenced there, as Oracle did not publish a separate fixed build string in the available data, so confirm the exact patch number in the CPU matrix. Until patched, reduce exposure by restricting network access to OUD's HTTP/administrative listeners to trusted management networks and identity clients only (firewall/ACL to the affected HTTP port), placing OUD behind a reverse proxy or WAF that enforces authentication, and removing any internet exposure of the directory; the trade-off is that overly tight ACLs can break legitimate application binds and provisioning flows, so validate downstream identity integrations after locking down. Because impact is confidentiality-only, also rotate or monitor high-value credentials and secrets stored in the directory as a precaution.

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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Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle Unified Directory is Oracle's Java-based LDAP directory service and part of the Oracle Fusion Middleware / Oracle Identity Management stack, typically used as an enterprise identity store, virtual directory, and proxy. The flaw sits in the OUD Core component and is exercised over HTTP (AV:N), consistent with OUD's administrative/REST or directory HTTP listeners rather than the raw LDAP port. The vendor tag 'Authentication Bypass' aligns with the CVSS profile (PR:N, C:H, I:N, A:N): an attacker who should have to authenticate can instead read protected directory data. No CWE was supplied by NVD, but the behavior maps to an improper authentication / access-control weakness class (broadly CWE-287/CWE-284). Because OUD is frequently a central identity provider, the scope change (S:C) means the compromised confidentiality boundary extends to downstream applications and systems that trust the directory.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 8.6 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 8.6 HIGH

Remote unauthenticated HTTP access (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) with an authentication bypass yielding directory data disclosure and cross-product scope change (S:C, C:H), no integrity or availability impact.

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

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
None
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 HTTP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Unified Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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Why It Matters

Oracle Unified Directory (OUD Core) versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 contain an authentication bypass allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to access critical directory data. The vulnerability poses significant organizational risk, as compromised directory credentials and configuration can cascade authentication and authorization failures across systems and applications dependent on the directory for identity services.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Implement network-layer access controls restricting OUD connectivity to authorized systems only; disable HTTP and enforce HTTPS-only access; deploy WAF rules targeting unauthorized directory access patterns; enable detailed logging of all directory queries and authentication attempts; restrict administrative access via VPN or bastion hosts; establish alert thresholds for suspicious query volumes. No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis; monitor for patch availability and prioritize upgrade planning when released.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 68% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
enterprise Oracle LDAP directory, limited to Oracle Identity Management deployments
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 0.4%
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

43
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +43
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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