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Oracle Identity Manager EUVDEUVD-2026-37399

| CVE-2026-35268 CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-06-16 oracle
9.9
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
    Obtain low-privileged IdM credential
  2. Delivery
    Reach WebLogic T3/IIOP listener
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted T3/IIOP request
  4. Execution
    Exploit Identity Manager Core flaw
  5. Persist
    Cross scope into WebLogic domain
  6. Impact
    Take over Fusion Middleware components

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

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

Exploitation Conditions

Attacker requires network reachability to the Oracle WebLogic T3 or IIOP listener fronting Identity Manager (typically TCP 7001/7002 in default deployments) and a valid low-privileged Identity Manager account, as indicated by PR:L in the CVSS vector. Limiting factors: T3/IIOP listeners are frequently restricted to internal management networks via WebLogic Connection Filters, and organizations that have already locked these protocols down to trusted subnets significantly reduce exposure. Affected only on Oracle Identity Manager 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 - other Fusion Middleware versions outside this range are not in scope per the vendor advisory.

Impact

The CVSS 9.9 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H) signals genuinely high real-world risk: network-reachable, low complexity, only low privileges required, no user interaction, and full CIA impact with scope change. The T3/IIOP attack surface is well-known to attackers - prior Oracle WebLogic CVEs on these protocols have repeatedly been exploited en masse - which means that even without a current public POC, exploitation tooling can emerge quickly once a patch is reverse-engineered. EPSS, KEV listing, and POC availability were not provided in the input, so widespread exploitation cannot be confirmed; however, the combination of a central identity product, low PR, and scope change places this above typical 9.9 issues in priority. The PR:L requirement is the only meaningful brake - an attacker still needs some valid Identity Manager credentials, which is consistent with exposed admin portals or compromised low-tier service accounts.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained a low-privilege Identity Manager account - for example through phishing a helpdesk user or reusing credentials from a prior breach - connects to the WebLogic T3 or IIOP listener and sends a crafted request that abuses Identity Manager logic to escalate to full product takeover. Because the scope changes, the attacker pivots from Identity Manager into the broader Fusion Middleware domain, harvesting credentials and provisioning rogue accounts across downstream applications. No public POC is identified at time of analysis, but the historical pattern of T3/IIOP issues suggests proof-of-concept code is likely to surface after patch diffing.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jun 16, 2026

Account takeover in Oracle Identity Manager 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 (Fusion Middleware Core component) allows a low-privileged remote attacker to fully compromise the product via T3 or IIOP protocols, with scope change extending impact to other Fusion Middleware components. The CVSS 9.9 score reflects high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact combined with low attack complexity. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but Identity Manager's role as a central identity authority makes this a critical patching priority.

RemediationAI

Apply the patches distributed in the Oracle Critical Patch Update referenced at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html - Oracle CPU patches are the authoritative fix for both 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0 branches; exact patch IDs are listed in the CPU patch matrix. Until the CPU can be staged through change management, restrict network reachability of the T3 and IIOP listeners by configuring WebLogic Connection Filters (weblogic.security.net.ConnectionFilterImpl) to allow only trusted management subnets, and front the Identity Manager HTTP endpoints with an authenticating reverse proxy; note that filtering T3/IIOP may break legitimate inter-domain RMI calls and JMS clients, so test in a non-production domain first. Rotate any low-privilege Identity Manager credentials that may have been exposed, since PR:L means a single leaked account is sufficient for exploitation.

Affected VersionsENISA

Identity Manager 12.2.1.4.0
Identity Manager 14.1.2.1.0

Affected Packages

euvd identity_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 Identity Manager is the identity governance and provisioning component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, responsible for managing user accounts, roles, and access entitlements across enterprise applications. The affected attack surface is the T3 (Oracle WebLogic's proprietary RMI protocol) and IIOP (CORBA's Internet Inter-ORB Protocol) listeners, which historically have been the vector for numerous WebLogic deserialization and remote code execution flaws. The CPE 'cpe:2.3:a:oracle_corporation:identity_manager' confirms the Identity Manager product itself, but the scope change (S:C) in the CVSS vector signals that exploitation crosses authorization boundaries - typical of WebLogic-hosted Java EE applications where compromising one deployed component yields control over the underlying server and adjacent applications. No CWE was assigned by Oracle, which is consistent with Oracle's standard CPU advisory practice of withholding root-cause detail.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 9.9 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.9 CRITICAL

T3/IIOP is network-reachable (AV:N) with low complexity (AC:L); a valid low-priv IdM account is required (PR:L); scope change to WebLogic domain (S:C) with full takeover (C/I/A:H).

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

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Identity Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via T3, IIOP to compromise Identity Manager. While the vulnerability is in Identity Manager, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Identity Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Why It Matters

Oracle Identity Manager (versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0) contains a critical account takeover vulnerability (CVE-2026-35268, CVSS 9.9) allowing low-privileged remote attackers to fully compromise the identity platform and access connected enterprise systems. Since Identity Manager serves as the organization's central authentication authority, successful exploitation could enable attackers to impersonate any user across all dependent applications and services. No vendor patch is currently available, making immediate protective controls and upgrade readiness essential to prevent identity-based compromise of the entire enterprise.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Network segmentation and firewall rules restricting T3 and IIOP protocol access to internal networks only; (2) Enforce multi-factor authentication for all Identity Manager administrative and service accounts; (3) Real-time monitoring and alerting for authentication anomalies, failed logins, and privilege escalation attempts; (4) Maintain detailed audit logging of all identity platform changes and account modifications; (5) Establish pre-staged patching procedures and isolated testing environments for immediate deployment upon patch release.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 62% exploitable
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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +50
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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