CVE-2026-61241 Auth bypass in Oracle Internet Directory

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Aug 2026 Updated 25 Aug 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can compromise Oracle Internet Directory via LDAP, leading to full system takeover and significant impact on dependent products.

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

What is CVE-2026-61241?

CVE-2026-61241 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Oracle Internet Directory, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Internet Directory product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OID LDAP Server). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Internet Directory. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Internet Directory, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Internet Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-61241?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Internet Directory.

How do I fix CVE-2026-61241?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-61241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2026-61241 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-61241 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wxxh-q78p-p5j5.