CVE-2026-71111 in Identity Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Installer). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Identity Manager executes to compromise Oracle Identity Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Identity Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Oracle Identity Manager product, specifically affecting its Installer component in versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 of the Oracle Fusion Middleware suite. This security flaw is classified as a critical infrastructure weakness that allows for unauthorized access and subsequent compromise of the identity management system. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation or improper handling of inputs during the installation or configuration process, which can be leveraged by an attacker who has already gained low-privileged logon access to the underlying operating system where Oracle Identity Manager is deployed. This scenario highlights a significant trust boundary violation, as the installer does not adequately restrict privileged operations based on the current user's privilege level, thereby allowing lower-level accounts to execute actions that should be reserved for administrators or root users.
From a technical perspective, this flaw aligns with CWE-269, which describes Improper Privilege Management, and potentially CWE-78, OS Command Injection if the installer executes system commands without proper sanitization of user-supplied data. The vulnerability enables an attacker to escalate privileges from a standard user account to that of the Oracle Identity Manager service account or even higher levels depending on how the installation process is configured. By exploiting this weakness, an adversary can manipulate configuration files, inject malicious scripts, or alter critical system parameters during the setup phase. This manipulation effectively bypasses authentication and authorization controls designed to protect sensitive identity data and administrative functions within the middleware environment.
The operational impact of successfully exploiting this vulnerability is severe, resulting in a complete takeover of Oracle Identity Manager services. As indicated by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, the attack affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability equally high. An attacker who compromises the system can exfiltrate sensitive identity data, including user credentials, security policies, and directory structures, leading to significant breaches of privacy and regulatory compliance such as GDPR or HIPAA depending on the organization's sector. Furthermore, the ability to modify configuration settings allows for persistent access through backdoors or altered authentication mechanisms, facilitating long-term unauthorized control over the enterprise identity infrastructure. The availability impact suggests that an attacker could also disrupt service by corrupting installation files or configurations, leading to denial of service conditions for critical business applications reliant on Oracle Identity Manager for single sign-on and user provisioning.
In terms of threat modeling, this vulnerability maps to MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Initial Access via Valid Accounts and Privilege Escalation through Local Exploitation. Attackers typically rely on initial footholds gained through phishing or network vulnerabilities to obtain low-privileged credentials before attempting to exploit local configuration flaws like this one. The exploitation path involves leveraging the installer's lack of strict privilege checks, allowing a compromised user account to execute installation tasks that modify system-wide settings without requiring elevated permissions initially. This underscores the risk associated with running complex middleware installations under non-administrative accounts or failing to enforce least-privilege principles during deployment phases.
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations must ensure that Oracle Identity Manager is updated to the latest patch level provided by Oracle, which addresses these installer-specific flaws. It is critical to restrict access to installation directories and configuration files so that only authorized administrators with high-level privileges can modify them. Implementing strict file system permissions and auditing mechanisms will help detect unauthorized attempts to alter installation parameters. Additionally, organizations should enforce principle of least privilege across all infrastructure components, ensuring that service accounts do not possess unnecessary write access to critical system areas unless explicitly required for operation. Regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on deployment processes can further identify similar weaknesses in middleware configurations before they are exploited by adversaries seeking to compromise identity management systems.