CVE-2026-83058 in Internet Directory
Summary
by MITRE • 09/16/2026
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 low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Internet Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Internet Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Internet Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/16/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Oracle Internet Directory component of the Oracle Fusion Middleware suite, specifically affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. This critical security flaw is located in the OID LDAP Server module, which serves as a central directory service for managing user identities, authentication credentials, and access control policies within enterprise environments. The presence of this vulnerability exposes organizations to severe risks due to the foundational role Oracle Internet Directory plays in maintaining secure identity management infrastructure across complex IT ecosystems.
The technical nature of the flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol to exploit the defect directly. Unlike vulnerabilities that require high-level administrative rights or physical proximity, this issue can be triggered remotely by any authenticated user who possesses basic directory credentials. The ease of exploitation is a primary concern, as it lowers the barrier for entry significantly, enabling threat actors with minimal initial access levels to escalate their privileges and gain control over the underlying system components.
The operational impact of successfully exploiting this vulnerability extends far beyond the immediate compromise of the Oracle Internet Directory service itself. Due to the interconnected nature of enterprise middleware architectures, an attacker who gains takeover of the OID LDAP Server can pivot into other dependent systems, leading to a significant scope change in the attack surface. This lateral movement capability means that compromising this single component can result in widespread disruption across multiple applications and services that rely on directory authentication for access control.
The severity of this vulnerability is quantified by a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.9, indicating an extremely critical risk level. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H) highlights that the attack has a Network Attack Vector with Low Complexity and requires only Low Privileges for initiation. Crucially, it exhibits no User Interaction requirements while demonstrating High impacts on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Furthermore, the presence of Scope Change indicates that the vulnerability allows an attacker to affect resources beyond their original access domain, amplifying the potential damage from a local directory compromise to a broader enterprise-wide incident.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management or potentially CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write depending on the specific memory corruption mechanism involved in the LDAP processing logic. In terms of adversary behavior mapping under MITRE ATT&CK, this flaw facilitates Initial Access through valid accounts and enables Lateral Movement as attackers leverage compromised directory credentials to traverse network segments. It also supports Privilege Escalation if the exploitation leads to system-level control, allowing for further persistence mechanisms within the environment.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate patching of all affected Oracle Fusion Middleware installations to version 12.2.1.4.0 or later where patches are available, and specifically addressing the OID LDAP Server component in versions 14.1.2.1.0. Organizations should implement strict network segmentation policies to restrict LDAP traffic to only authorized management subnets, thereby reducing the attack surface for low-privileged attackers who might otherwise gain initial footholds through less secured network segments. Additionally, enforcing multi-factor authentication and monitoring for anomalous LDAP query patterns can help detect exploitation attempts before they result in full system compromise. Regular audits of directory permissions should be conducted to ensure that least privilege principles are strictly enforced across all user accounts interacting with the OID service.