CVE-2026-73946

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Authentication Bypass in Oracle Access Manager

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-21

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Authentication Engine). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Access Manager. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Access Manager, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Access Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-15

Last Modified

2026-09-21

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-73946

EUVD

EUVD-2026-79525

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	access_manager	12.2.1.4.0
oracle	access_manager	14.1.2.1.0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle Access Manager, a product under Oracle Fusion Middleware. It affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. The issue allows a highly privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete takeover of Oracle Access Manager.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Oracle Access Manager versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Detection requires checking for vulnerable versions and monitoring for unusual authentication activity. Oracle recommends applying patches or updates to mitigate the risk.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain full control over Oracle Access Manager, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or disruption of services. Since Oracle Access Manager is used for authentication, this could also impact other connected systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows high privileged attackers to compromise Oracle Access Manager, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control. Such breaches could result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, impacting compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy).

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Oracle for Oracle Access Manager versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Restrict network access to the Oracle Access Manager component via HTTP. Monitor for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts.

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