Oracle Unified Directory OUD Core DoS via LDAP (12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.1.0)
CVE-2026-60436 Published on July 21, 2026
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 unauthenticated attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle Unified Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-60436 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Resource Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The software does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
CVE-2026-60436 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-60436
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Affected Versions
Oracle Corporation Oracle Unified Directory:- Version 12.2.1.4.0 is affected.
- Version 14.1.2.1.0 is affected.