CVE-2026-47424: OpenIdentityPlatform OpenAM RCE via Groovy sandbox escape

CVE-2026-47424 · Severity: high · CVSS 4 · Published 2026-09-15

OpenAM is an open-source access management platform used to secure web applications and services. A security flaw in its scripting engine allows an authorized administrator to bypass security restrictions and execute commands directly on the underlying server. This could lead to a complete takeover of the server, potentially exposing sensitive user data and compromising all managed security realms.

Technologies: Open Identity Platform OpenAM Community Edition. Vendors: Maven, Open Identity Platform.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-47424 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-47424 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-47424?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 4, published 15 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-scripting (Maven) <= 16.0.6, ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=16.1.1; Open Identity Platform OpenAM Community Edition <= 16.0.6.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-47424?
Yes. org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-scripting (Maven): upgrade to 16.1.1 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-47424 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-47424?
Check whether you run org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-scripting (Maven) or Open Identity Platform OpenAM Community Edition at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-scripting (Maven): upgrade to 16.1.1 or later
    # set org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-scripting to 16.1.1 in your pom.xml or build.gradle

Technical details

A Protection Mechanism Failure (CWE-693) exists in the OpenAM server-side scripting sandbox. The vulnerability stems from insufficient class allow and deny lists, which allow an authenticated user with script-authoring privileges (such as a Realm Admin) to escape the Groovy sandbox. By crafting a malicious script, an attacker can execute arbitrary operating system commands within the context of the OpenAM JVM. This bypasses the intended administrative boundaries between sub-realms and the host system. The issue is fixed in OpenAM Community Edition version 16.1.1.

Affected products

  • OpenIdentityPlatform OpenAM Community Edition <= 16.0.6

Identifiers

  • CVE-2026-47424
  • GHSA-69j4-qvqr-hpw3

Timeline

  • 2026-06-27: disclosed
  • 2026-06-29: advisory: GitHub Advisory published

References

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