CVE-2026-61084 in GoldenGate
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are 19.1.0.0.0-19.30.0.0, 21.3-21.21 and 23.4-23.26.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle GoldenGate executes to compromise Oracle GoldenGate. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle GoldenGate accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle GoldenGate accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
Oracle GoldenGate represents a critical data integration platform that facilitates real-time data streaming and replication across heterogeneous database environments. This vulnerability resides within the Libraries component of Oracle GoldenGate, affecting versions spanning multiple release trains from 19.1.0.0.0 through 19.30.0.0, 21.3 through 21.21, and 23.4 through 23.26.2. The flaw manifests as a privilege escalation vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers who have already gained access to the underlying infrastructure hosting Oracle GoldenGate processes. According to CVSS 3.1 scoring methodology, this vulnerability carries a base score of 4.4, reflecting moderate severity with impacts to both confidentiality and integrity. The attack vector is classified as local (AV:L) indicating that exploitation requires physical or network access to the system where GoldenGate operates, while access complexity remains low (AC:L) suggesting minimal technical expertise is required for successful exploitation.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate privilege controls within the GoldenGate library components that handle data processing and replication functions. Attackers with legitimate login credentials to the host infrastructure can leverage this weakness to elevate their privileges within the GoldenGate environment, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data flows managed by the platform. The vulnerability allows for unauthorized modification of data through update, insert, or delete operations against specific data sets accessible through GoldenGate's operational interfaces. Additionally, attackers can obtain unauthorized read access to subsets of data that should otherwise remain protected within the GoldenGate ecosystem. This represents a significant concern given that Oracle GoldenGate typically handles mission-critical data replication scenarios including financial transactions, customer information, and operational metrics that require stringent access controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise to potentially disrupt business continuity and violate regulatory compliance requirements. Organizations relying on Oracle GoldenGate for data integration may face unauthorized data modification or exposure of sensitive information flows, particularly when the platform handles regulated data such as personally identifiable information or financial records. The vulnerability's classification under CWE 269 indicates it relates to improper privilege management, a common weakness in enterprise software systems where access controls fail to properly enforce security boundaries. From an adversary perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 for valid accounts and T1566.001 for spearphishing via social engineering, as attackers can leverage existing infrastructure access to escalate privileges within the GoldenGate environment. The low privilege requirement (PR:L) means that even users with minimal system permissions can potentially exploit this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous in environments where multiple user accounts exist with varying levels of access.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including thorough review and hardening of access controls for systems hosting Oracle GoldenGate processes, regular patching of affected versions to the latest supported releases, and implementation of network segmentation to limit unauthorized access to GoldenGate infrastructure. The vulnerability's local attack vector suggests that physical security measures and secure remote access protocols become critical defensive controls. System administrators should conduct comprehensive audits of user permissions and access logs to identify any potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, monitoring for unusual data modification patterns or unauthorized access attempts within GoldenGate environments can help detect exploitation activities. The CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N) indicates that while the vulnerability does not directly impact availability, the combination of confidentiality and integrity impacts creates substantial risk for organizations relying on data integrity within their GoldenGate deployments. Given Oracle's established support lifecycle for GoldenGate releases, organizations should prioritize upgrading to patched versions and implementing comprehensive security monitoring for all GoldenGate instances within their infrastructure portfolio.