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CVE-2026-60990 Oracle CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-60990 vulnerability is a critical issue in the Oracle Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically in the Core component. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. The vulnerability allows low-privileged attackers with network access via TLS to compromise Oracle Identity Manager Connector, potentially leading to a takeover of the system. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-18T21:16:50.567Z and has not been modified since then. Oracle Identity Manager Connector users and administrators should verify and apply patches immediately. They should also review compensating controls for exposed systems, monitor for suspicious activity, and track exceptions and retest remediated assets.

Vendor
Oracle
Product
Identity Manager Connector
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-18
Original CVE updated
2026-08-21
Advisory published
2026-08-18
Advisory updated
2026-08-21

Who should care

Oracle Identity Manager Connector users and administrators should verify and apply patches immediately. They should also review compensating controls for exposed systems, monitor for suspicious activity, and track exceptions and retest remediated assets. Security teams should prioritize patching and verify affected versions to prevent potential takeover of Oracle Identity Manager Connector.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-60990 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager Connector with a CVSS score of 9.9. It allows low-privileged attackers with network access via TLS to compromise Oracle Identity Manager Connector. The vulnerability affects Oracle Identity Manager Connector versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Successful attacks can result in a takeover of Oracle Identity Manager Connector. Users should verify affected versions, apply patches, and monitor for suspicious activity. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-18T21:16:50.567Z and has not been modified since then. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope of affected systems. Oracle Identity Manager Connector users should prioritize patching and verify affected versions to prevent potential takeover.

Defensive priority

Oracle Identity Manager Connector vulnerability with critical CVSS score 9.9; verify and apply vendor patches immediately.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Oracle Identity Manager Connector version and apply patches
  • Restrict network access to Oracle Identity Manager Connector
  • Monitor Oracle Identity Manager Connector for suspicious activity
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check 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-2026-60990 vulnerability affects Oracle Identity Manager Connector versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows low-privileged attackers with network access via TLS to compromise Oracle Identity Manager Connector. Users should verify affected versions, apply patches, and monitor for suspicious activity. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-18T21:16:50.567Z and has not been modified since then. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope of affected systems.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-60990 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60990

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

  • CVE-2026-60990 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60990

    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.