CVE-2026-60996 Missing authorization in Oracle Identity Manager Connector

High 8.7 Published 18 Aug 2026 Updated 21 Aug 2026

High-privileged attackers can bypass authorization to read, create, delete, or modify critical data in Oracle Identity Manager Connector.

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-2026-60996?

CVE-2026-60996 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager Connector, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Connectors and Connector Server). 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 HTTPS to compromise Oracle Identity Manager Connector. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Identity Manager Connector, 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 Identity Manager Connector accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Identity Manager Connector accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.7 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-60996?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Identity Manager Connector.

How do I fix CVE-2026-60996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-60996 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-2026-60996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-60996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8q6f-rc8x-jpfp.