Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.1.0 OUD Core improper authorization

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component OUD Core. This manipulation causes improper authorization. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-60426. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Unified Directory 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.2.1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component OUD Core. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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).

It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-60426 since 07/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/22/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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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• Directory Service Software

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• Oracle

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• Unified Directory

Version

• 12.2.1.4.0
• 14.1.2.1.0

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• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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