CVE-2026-73942: Oracle Identity Manager · Improper Access Control
Affects Oracle Identity ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 08:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle CorporationOracle Identity Manager | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavencom.oracle/identity-managerpkg:maven/com.oracle/identity-managerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply these official patches without delay to remediate the vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and promptly applying security patches to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or temporary fixes are indicated in the advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-73942 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager (OIM Legacy UI component) versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to full takeover of Oracle Identity Manager. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides patches for affected products including Oracle Identity Manager. Customers are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate the risk.