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Oracle Internet Directory EUVDEUVD-2026-61343

| CVE-2026-61258 CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-18 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-qxxg-fqfj-q9wf
9.8
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 OID LDAP port
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted LDAP request
  3. Exploit
    Exploit unauthenticated flaw in LDAP server
  4. Execution
    Gain control of directory instance
  5. Impact
    Read or tamper identity data

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

The only prerequisite is network reachability to the OID LDAP Server (typically TCP 3060/3061) on an affected instance running Oracle Internet Directory 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.1.0 - no authentication, no user interaction, and no non-default configuration is required per the CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N. The primary limiting factor is exposure of the LDAP port: deployments that keep OID on an isolated internal segment unreachable from attacker-controlled networks substantially raise the bar, and only the two named supported versions are stated as affected, so environments on other patch levels should confirm applicability with Oracle.

Impact

The signals point to a genuine high-priority issue: the CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, base 9.8) indicates trivially exploitable, remote, unauthenticated compromise with full impact across all three security properties, and Oracle explicitly describes the outcome as 'takeover.' No EPSS score, SSVC decision, or KEV entry was provided in the intelligence, and no public POC is identified, so the maturity of real-world exploitation is currently unknown rather than confirmed - meaning severity is high but observed exploitation is unproven. There is a minor conflict worth noting: the supplied tag labels this 'Information Disclosure,' yet the CVSS shows I:H and A:H and Oracle states full takeover, so treat the tag as incomplete and rely on the vendor's takeover language. Because OID sits at the identity core of Fusion Middleware deployments, any operator running the affected versions - even a mid-sized enterprise IT team with a single OID instance - should treat this as urgent and patch on Oracle's CPU cadence rather than waiting for exploit confirmation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network access to the OID LDAP listener sends a crafted LDAP request to the exposed OID LDAP Server without needing any credentials, exploiting the flaw to gain control of the directory. Once the directory is compromised, the attacker can read, alter, or destroy identity and authorization data used across dependent Fusion Middleware applications. No public POC has been identified at time of analysis, so an attacker would need to develop the exploit independently.

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

Full compromise of Oracle Internet Directory (OID) LDAP Server is possible in Oracle Fusion Middleware versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0, where a remote unauthenticated attacker reaching the LDAP service over the network can take over the directory instance. The flaw scores CVSS 9.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact and is addressed in Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the fixes delivered in Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update (https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html); this is the primary and only vendor-sanctioned fix - patch available per vendor advisory, though Oracle's CPU model does not publish a single discrete 'fixed version' string beyond the CPU-level patch for 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0, so obtain the specific patch bundle for your version from My Oracle Support. Because exploitation is over the network via LDAP against an unauthenticated attacker, the most effective compensating control until patching is to restrict network reachability of the OID LDAP/LDAPS ports (default 3060/3061) to only trusted application hosts via firewall or network ACLs, accepting that this will break any client that connects from outside the allowed set. Additionally place OID behind internal segmentation so it is never internet-exposed, and monitor LDAP logs for anomalous bind/search activity; these controls reduce exposure but do not remediate the underlying flaw, so they are stopgaps only until the CPU patch is installed.

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 an LDAP v3-compliant directory service built on the Oracle Database, used within Oracle Fusion Middleware to store and serve identity, authentication, and authorization data for enterprise applications. The vulnerable component is the OID LDAP Server itself - the network daemon that answers LDAP bind, search, and modify operations. Oracle did not assign a CWE (CWE: N/A) and provides no root-cause detail, but the combination of an unauthenticated network LDAP vector and full 'takeover' impact is consistent with an authentication-bypass or memory-corruption/injection class defect in the LDAP protocol handling path rather than a data-only disclosure, despite the 'Information Disclosure' tag supplied in the intelligence.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

Oracle describes easy remote unauthenticated LDAP exploitation resulting in full directory takeover, giving AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N with C:H/I:H/A:H and no scope change.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/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:N/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
Unchanged
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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Internet Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Oracle Internet Directory (OID) in Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 can be fully compromised via unauthenticated network access, enabling attackers to steal user credentials, roles, and directory data that underpin enterprise authentication and access control systems. Directory infrastructure compromise allows attackers to escalate access to downstream applications, databases, and systems that rely on OID for identity verification. Immediate action is required to prevent adversary access to organizational identity management systems.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Restrict network access to LDAP services (ports 389 unencrypted, 636 TLS) to authorized internal clients and required applications only; disable LDAP services if not actively in use; implement network-based anomaly detection on LDAP traffic; monitor for brute-force attempts and unusual authentication patterns; prepare change management procedures for rapid patch deployment upon Oracle's August 2026 Critical Patch Update release.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 68% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise Oracle Fusion Middleware identity component, common 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
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
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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