CVE-2026-35268 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle Fusion Middleware's Identity Manager product, particularly versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0, should prioritize patching this vulnerability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.9 and allows a low-privileged attacker with network access to compromise the Identity Manager. Successful attacks can lead to a complete takeover of the Identity Manager, and potentially impact additional products due to the scope change.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the Core component of Identity Manager and can be exploited via T3 and IIOP protocols. Successful attacks can lead to a complete takeover of the Identity Manager, and potentially impact additional products due to the scope change. The CVSS score is 9.9, indicating a critical severity. The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access to compromise the Identity Manager. The affected versions are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching this vulnerability due to its critical severity and potential for significant impact.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the patch provided by Oracle Corporation as soon as possible
• Review and update network access controls to limit exposure
• Monitor Identity Manager systems for suspicious activity
• Consider implementing compensating controls if patching is not immediately feasible
• Review relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T10:40:19.020Z and last modified on 2026-06-18T04:16:46.077Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability affects Oracle Fusion Middleware's Identity Manager product, particularly versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. The vulnerability is located in the Core component and can be exploited via T3 and IIOP protocols. The CVSS score is 9.9, indicating a critical severity. The scope change may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks can result in takeover of Identity Manager.

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Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.