Oracle XStream CDC Source no longer requires SELECT_CATALOG_ROLE

UpdateSep 9, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

The connector no longer requires granting SELECT_CATALOG_ROLE to the connect user; you can instead grant SELECT on an explicit list of catalog views.

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