CVE-2026-60422 Missing authorization in Oracle Unified Directory

Critical 9.9 Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 29 Jul 2026

Low-privileged attackers can compromise Oracle Unified Directory via LDAP, leading to unauthorized data access, modification, and partial denial of service.

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-2026-60422?

CVE-2026-60422 is a critical 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). The supported version that is affected is 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Unified Directory accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Unified 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:L).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-60422?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Unified Directory.

How do I fix CVE-2026-60422?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-60422 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-2026-60422 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-60422 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r9q8-hj9f-3v76.