How severe is CVE-2026-60998?

CVE-2026-60998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-60998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-60998?

CVE-2026-60998 primarily affects Oracle Identity Manager Connector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-60998?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-60998 published?

CVE-2026-60998 was published on 2026-08-18 and last updated on 2026-08-21.

CVE-2026-60998

CVE-2026-60998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Identity Manager Connector
Published: 2026-08-18
Last modified: 2026-08-21

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Microsoft Active Directory). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Identity Manager Connector. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Identity Manager Connector, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Identity Manager Connector. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-60998?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Microsoft Active Directory). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Identity Manager Connector. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Identity Manager Connector, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Identity Manager Connector. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2026-60998?: CVE-2026-60998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-60998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-60998?: CVE-2026-60998 primarily affects Oracle Identity Manager Connector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-60998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-60998 published?: CVE-2026-60998 was published on 2026-08-18 and last updated on 2026-08-21.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:identity_manager_connector:12.2.1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:identity_manager_connector:14.1.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Oracle Identity Manager Connector

CVE-2026-60990 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core).…
CVE-2026-60531 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core).…
CVE-2026-46794 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Vulnerability in the Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Generic Unix…
CVE-2026-46793 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Vulnerability in the Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Database User).…
CVE-2026-46792 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Vulnerability in the Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Generic Unix…
CVE-2026-60535 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager Connector product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: PeopleSoft…

All CVEs affecting Oracle Identity Manager Connector →

Other CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-76607 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Joomla Extension - fabrikar.com - Missing ACL check in download element in Fabrik < 4.7.3 - ???.
CVE-2026-20315 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the Cisco Secure Workload engineering…
CVE-2026-70921 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). The…
CVE-2026-66803 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper access control in Azure Cosmos DB allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVE-2026-58630 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper access control in Azure App Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVE-2026-60358 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Authentication Engine).…

Browse all CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) vulnerabilities →