CVE-2026-21992: Oracle Identity Manager · Missing Authentication
Affects Oracle Identity ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 11:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 63% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 1 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle CorporationOracle Identity Manager | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Oracle CorporationOracle Web Services Manager | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavencom.oracle/identity-managerpkg:maven/com.oracle/identity-managerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-21992, organizations should take immediate and specific actions beyond generic best practices: 1) Monitor Oracle's official channels for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 2) In the interim, restrict network access to Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle Web Services Manager interfaces by implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted hosts only. 3) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious HTTP requests targeting these components. 4) Conduct thorough audits of existing Oracle Fusion Middleware deployments to identify affected versions and configurations. 5) Enhance logging and monitoring to detect anomalous activities related to identity management services. 6) Review and tighten access controls around Oracle Fusion Middleware infrastructure, ensuring minimal necessary exposure. 7) Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) signatures tailored to this vulnerability once available. 8) Educate security teams about the vulnerability specifics to improve incident response readiness. These targeted steps will reduce the attack surface and limit the potential for exploitation until official patches are deployed.
Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: REST WebServices) and Oracle Web Services Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Services Security). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle Web Services Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle Web Services Manager. Note: Oracle Web Services Manager is installed with an Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).