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CVE-2026-60531 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was discovered in Oracle Identity Manager Connector, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-60531, has a CVSS score of 9.9, indicating a high severity level. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 of the product. The vulnerability is easily exploitable by a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to a takeover of Oracle Identity Manager Connector. The scope of the vulnerability is not limited to the product itself, as successful attacks may significantly impact additional products.

Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
Oracle Identity Manager Connector
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-21
Original CVE updated
2026-07-28
Advisory published
2026-07-21
Advisory updated
2026-07-28

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle Identity Manager Connector versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 should prioritize patching this vulnerability. The vulnerability's high CVSS score and potential for significant impact on additional products make it a critical concern for security teams.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the Oracle Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically in the Core component. It has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.9, with impacts on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. The CVSS Vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is easily exploitable by a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the security patch provided by Oracle as soon as possible
  • Conduct a thorough inventory of Oracle Identity Manager Connector instances to ensure all affected versions are identified and patched
  • Implement compensating controls, such as network segmentation or access restrictions, to limit the attack surface
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity related to Oracle Identity Manager Connector
  • Verify the effectiveness of the patch and perform retesting

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:52.833Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T15:17:07.393Z. The NVD entry is currently Undergoing Analysis. The vulnerability is described in the Oracle security alert CP

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-60531 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60531

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-60531 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60531

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.