CVE-2026-73950: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Access Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Access Manager. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Access Manager
CVE-2026-73950 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Access Manager versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise Oracle Access Manager, potentially leading to complete takeover of the system. The vulnerability affects the Authentication Engine component and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-73950 is a critical vulnerability in the Authentication Engine component of Oracle Access Manager within Oracle Fusion Middleware. It affects supported versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the Oracle Access Manager, resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level (score 9.8). Oracle has included a fix for this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Access Manager, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can result in unauthorized access and control over the affected Oracle Access Manager instances.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of Oracle Access Manager versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 should apply the provided security patches promptly to remediate this issue. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay.
CVE-2026-73950: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Access Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Access Manager. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Access Manager
Description
CVE-2026-73950 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Access Manager versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise Oracle Access Manager, potentially leading to complete takeover of the system. The vulnerability affects the Authentication Engine component and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-73950 is a critical vulnerability in the Authentication Engine component of Oracle Access Manager within Oracle Fusion Middleware. It affects supported versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the Oracle Access Manager, resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level (score 9.8). Oracle has included a fix for this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Access Manager, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can result in unauthorized access and control over the affected Oracle Access Manager instances.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of Oracle Access Manager versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 should apply the provided security patches promptly to remediate this issue. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-96vr-v34g-rr34
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-73950"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaa07e755bf5e2cf5ea3438
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 03:07:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 04:53:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 06:01:23 UTC
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