Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessReach OID LDAP Server over network
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DeliverySend crafted LDAP request
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ExploitBypass authentication (CWE-287)
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ExecutionCompromise directory service
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ImpactFull takeover of Oracle Internet Directory
Vulnerability Assessment
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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 over the network via the LDAP protocol against the OID LDAP Server component of Oracle Internet Directory 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. The attacker needs only network access to the LDAP listener; no credentials (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and no non-default configuration are required per the CVSS vector and Oracle's 'easily exploitable' characterization. The primary limiting factor is network exposure of the OID LDAP port - directory servers are typically deployed on internal/segmented networks rather than internet-facing, which constrains the realistic attacker population; the exact vulnerable configuration and root cause are undisclosed. |
| Impact | All signals point to genuine high priority. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 9.8) describes a remote, unauthenticated, low-complexity attack requiring no user interaction that yields full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability - the Oracle description explicitly states 'takeover of Oracle Internet Directory.' The vector is internally consistent with the CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) classification and the 'Authentication Bypass' tag, so there is no CVSS-versus-description conflict here. Tempering the raw score: no EPSS probability is supplied, this CVE is NOT on the CISA KEV list, and no public POC has been identified, so exploitation status is 'no public exploit identified at time of analysis' - real-world exploitation is currently theoretical rather than observed. As is standard for Oracle Critical Patch Update entries, the advisory (cspusep2026) provides zero technical root-cause detail, so severity rests entirely on Oracle's self-reported CVSS. This is a real priority to patch given the pre-auth network-facing LDAP takeover profile and OID's role as an identity/directory store, but the absence of KEV/POC/EPSS means it should be treated as high-urgency-to-remediate rather than under-active-mass-exploitation. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An unauthenticated attacker with network reachability to the OID LDAP Server port sends crafted LDAP traffic that bypasses authentication and compromises the directory service, resulting in full takeover of Oracle Internet Directory and the identity data it holds. No user interaction or prior credentials are required. No public proof-of-concept or exploit code has been identified at the time of analysis. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Sep 16, 2026
Authentication bypass in Oracle Internet Directory 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to the OID LDAP Server component to take over the directory service, with high confidentiality, integrity and availability impact (CVSS 3.1 base score 9.8). Exploitation requires no credentials, no user interaction and no non-default configuration per the assessed vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H); the principal practical constraint is reachability of the LDAP listener, since directory servers are normally deployed on internal or segmented networks rather than exposed to the internet. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV, but Oracle's 'easily exploitable' characterization and the complete compromise outcome make this a high-priority patch target for any organization running the affected versions.
RemediationAI
Apply the Oracle fix delivered through the security alert at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html; Oracle states the affected releases are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0, and patches for Fusion Middleware issues of this type are published as part of the corresponding Critical Patch Update/Security Alert cycle - consult the advisory to confirm the exact patch build for your platform before upgrading, since no specific fix version number was provided in the source intelligence. Until patching is complete, the most effective compensating control is to strictly limit network reachability of the OID LDAP listener: firewall or segment ports 389 and 636 so that only known application servers and administrative hosts can connect, which directly removes the 'network access via LDAP' prerequisite but has the trade-off of breaking any un-enumerated client or replication peer that depends on the directory. Where a full port block is impractical, restrict access to a hardened LDAP proxy or an authenticated administrative subnet, accept that this only reduces rather than eliminates exposure, and be aware that legacy clients may fail if you additionally enforce LDAPS or stronger bind requirements. Enable and monitor LDAP audit logging for anomalous or unexpected bind and search activity that could indicate exploitation attempts, and review directory contents and administrative credentials for tampering on any instance that was reachable while unpatched, since the vulnerability permits both data exfiltration and modification.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Oracle Internet Directory is the LDAPv3-compliant directory service within Oracle Fusion Middleware, and the flaw lies in its OID LDAP Server component, as classified under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication). An authentication-bypass defect of this class means the server fails to correctly validate the identity or credentials presented during an LDAP operation - for example a bind, extended operation or search - allowing a request that should have been rejected to be treated as authenticated or otherwise privileged. The exact defective routine, the LDAP operation abused and the vulnerable configuration are undisclosed by the vendor, so defenders cannot reliably fingerprint susceptible instances beyond version and network exposure. Because LDAP is the front door to directory data and is frequently used as an identity source for downstream applications (including Oracle middleware and third-party SSO stacks), a successful bypass on port 389 or 636 can yield read and write access to directory entries, administrative credentials and, ultimately, control of the directory itself. The EUVD record (EUVD-2026-79390) mirrors the vendor and NVD version ranges, confirming that only 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 are known to be affected at this time.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Oracle describes an easily exploitable, unauthenticated network LDAP attack yielding full takeover, supporting AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N and C:H/I:H/A:H; no cross-component scope change so S:U.
Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).
CVSS VectorVendor: oracle
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
A critical authentication flaw in Oracle Internet Directory 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 allows anyone who can reach the LDAP listener over the network to seize control of the directory without credentials, putting the enterprise identity store at risk. Because the directory underpins authentication and authorization for downstream applications, a successful attack could lead to widespread credential theft, unauthorized access, and outages affecting many business services. With no vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis and no public exploit identified at time of analysis, the immediate priority is reducing exposure and preparing to upgrade.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis; interim mitigations include restricting network access to the OID LDAP listener to trusted hosts or segments via firewall rules and VLAN isolation, disabling or blocking unused LDAP endpoints, and enabling enhanced LDAP monitoring and alerting for anomalous bind or authentication activity.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
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