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Oracle Access Manager CVE-2026-60342

| EUVDEUVD-2026-46756 MEDIUM
Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)
2026-07-21 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-5qcc-q2v2-fx32
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify reachable OAM HTTP endpoint
  2. Exploit
    Send unauthenticated HTTP request to Authentication Engine
  3. Execution
    Trigger authentication bypass condition
  4. Impact
    Read subset of OAM-accessible data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Least privilege enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions are required beyond network access to the Oracle Access Manager HTTP interface. The CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N confirms remote unauthenticated exploitation against reachable OAM instances running versions 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.2.1.0. Exploitation is limited to reading a subset of OAM-accessible data - the description does not indicate full authentication bypass leading to session hijack or administrative access. Limiting factors include: the affected data is described as 'a subset,' suggesting the bypass does not expose all OAM-held information; OAM is typically deployed as internal or DMZ infrastructure rather than fully public-facing, which may reduce attacker reachability in practice; and the attack is confined to HTTP, so HTTPS termination layers do not mitigate it but network perimeter controls can restrict access.

Impact

The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N = 5.3) accurately reflects a remotely exploitable, low-complexity, unauthenticated flaw with only partial confidentiality exposure. The combination of PR:N and AV:N is particularly notable for an Authentication Engine flaw - it confirms the bypass requires no foothold and is reachable from the network, making automation plausible. However, the C:L rating caps real-world impact: only a subset of OAM data is readable, not full credential or session takeover. No EPSS score was supplied in the intelligence feed, precluding quantitative exploitation probability comparison. No KEV listing and no POC availability further dampen urgency relative to the technical accessibility of the flaw. The primary real-world risk is reconnaissance: an attacker could read configuration metadata, user enumeration data, or policy details that inform follow-on attacks. OAM instances are typically perimeter-adjacent IAM infrastructure, so any unauthenticated read against the Authentication Engine warrants prompt patching despite the medium severity score. The absence of integrity or availability impact limits blast radius but does not eliminate risk.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker with HTTP access to the Oracle Access Manager endpoint crafts a request targeting the Authentication Engine that bypasses the normal credential validation flow, receiving back a subset of OAM-accessible data - potentially including user attributes, policy configurations, or session metadata. No POC has been publicly identified, but the low attack complexity (AC:L) and absence of required authentication (PR:N) mean the technique is likely straightforward HTTP manipulation rather than a chained exploit. This reconnaissance data could be used to map IAM policies or enumerate users in preparation for a higher-impact follow-on attack.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 22, 2026

Unauthorized data disclosure in Oracle Access Manager's Authentication Engine allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read a subset of OAM-accessible data over HTTP. Affected versions are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 of Oracle Fusion Middleware's OAM component. Tagged as an Authentication Bypass, the flaw carries a CVSS 5.3 (Medium) rating with low confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability consequences; no public exploit or KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Apply Oracle's Critical Patch Update for July 2026, available through Oracle's support portal and described in the advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html. The advisory covers both the 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 release trains; exact patched build numbers should be confirmed directly from the Oracle CPU document, as no specific fix version was independently provided in the available intelligence data. If patching cannot be applied immediately, consider placing OAM instances behind a reverse proxy or WAF configured to require pre-authentication or IP allowlisting before requests reach the Authentication Engine's HTTP endpoints - this directly addresses the AV:N/PR:N attack surface at the cost of added network complexity. Additionally, audit OAM access logs for unexpected unauthenticated requests to authentication-engine endpoints as a detection compensating control. Restrict internet-facing exposure of OAM if it is not required for external users.

Affected VersionsENISA

Oracle Access Manager 14.1.2.1.0
Oracle Access Manager 12.2.1.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd oracle_access_manager no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Oracle Access Manager (OAM) is an enterprise identity and access management platform within Oracle Fusion Middleware, providing SSO, federation, and coarse-grained authorization. The vulnerable component is the Authentication Engine - the core subsystem responsible for validating identities before granting resource access. The 'Authentication Bypass' tag indicates the engine can be circumvented in some fashion, allowing an attacker to read OAM-accessible data without first authenticating. No CWE was assigned by NVD, which prevents precise root-cause classification; common patterns for authentication bypass in middleware engines include improper state validation, missing authentication checks on specific HTTP endpoints, or token/session mishandling. The affected CPEs correspond to the two currently supported release trains: 12.2.1.4.0 (long-term support line) and 14.1.2.1.0 (current feature release), both running on JEE application servers behind HTTP.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 5.3 MEDIUM

Network-reachable HTTP endpoint, no auth required per description, only partial data read with no integrity or availability impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

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 unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Access Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Access Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 76% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise Oracle Fusion Middleware IAM, common in large Oracle shops
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

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