# CVE-2026-73947: Oracle Access Manager remote code execution in Authentication Engine

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-73947-oracle-access-manager-remote-code-execution-in-authentication  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-09-15. Updated: 2026-09-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-73947 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-09-15

Oracle Access Manager is an enterprise authentication and identity management system used to control access to corporate applications and resources. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely compromise the system via network access, potentially gaining complete control over authentication policies, user credentials, and access to protected applications. A successful exploit could enable unauthorized access to all systems protected by the Access Manager, leading to data theft, fraud, or complete compromise of enterprise operations.

Technologies: [Oracle Access Manager](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/access-manager). Vendors: [Oracle](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/oracle).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-73947 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-73947 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-73947?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 15 September 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Oracle Access Manager 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.0.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-73947?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-73947 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-73947?** Check whether you run Oracle Access Manager 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.

## Technical details

This vulnerability exists in the Authentication Engine component of Oracle Access Manager and affects versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. The flaw is easily exploitable and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to achieve remote code execution without authentication or user interaction required. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no privilege escalation needed. Successful exploitation results in complete system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Access Manager service. Patch availability and specific technical remediation details have not yet been disclosed.

## Affected products

- Oracle Access Manager 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.2.0.0

## Timeline

- 2026-09-15: disclosed: Vulnerability published by Oracle

## References

- [https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html)

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