CVE-2026-60437 Missing authorization in Oracle Unified Directory

High 8.7 Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 24 Jul 2026

High-privileged attackers can modify critical data or cause denial of service in Oracle Unified Directory via LDAP.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-60437?

CVE-2026-60437 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Unified Directory, published on 21 Jul 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, 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 high 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 and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle Unified Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.7 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-60437?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Unified Directory.

How do I fix CVE-2026-60437?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-60437 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-2026-60437 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-60437 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7pgx-x96w-26mc.