Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.1.0 OUD Core privilege escalation

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6.3$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component OUD Core. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Privilege Escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-60420. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.1.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component OUD Core. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in the Oracle Unified Directory product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OUD Core). 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 Unified Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Unified Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Unified Directory accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-60420 since 07/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/22/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/08/2026 CVE reserved
07/22/2026 +14 days Advisory disclosed
07/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: oracle.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-60420 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-60420
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-381484

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2026 03:22
Changes: 07/22/2026 03:22 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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