CVE-2026-60420 Missing authorization in Oracle Unified Directory

High 8.5 Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 24 Jul 2026

Low-privileged attackers can access and modify critical directory data via LDAP due to missing authorization checks in Oracle Unified Directory.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-60420?

CVE-2026-60420 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Unified Directory, published on 21 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-60420?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Unified Directory.

How do I fix CVE-2026-60420?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-60420 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-60420 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-60420 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vr2r-767c-q27f.