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Oracle patches critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Identity Manager

Oracle has released a critical security update addressing CVE-2026-21992, a vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle Web Services Manager that allows remote code execution without authentication. The flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe risk.

Published 2026-03-19 19:03 UTCUpdated 2026-03-21 10:24 UTC
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Overview

Oracle has released a critical security update addressing CVE-2026-21992, a vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle Web Services Manager that allows remote code execution without authentication. The flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe risk.

Score total
1.27
Momentum 24h
3
Posts
3
Origins
2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
33%
Why now
  • The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating urgent risk.
  • Oracle has just released an official fix, making immediate action possible.
  • Exploitation could lead to significant security incidents if left unpatched.
Why it matters
  • The vulnerability allows remote code execution without authentication, posing a severe risk to affected systems.
  • Oracle Identity Manager and Web Services Manager are widely used enterprise products, increasing potential impact.
  • Prompt patching is critical to prevent exploitation and potential breaches.
Continuity snapshot
  • Trend status: insufficient_history.
  • Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
  • Current status: open.
  • 3 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
All evidence
All evidence
Oracle Patches Critical CVE-2026-21992 Enabling Unauthenticated RCE in Identity Manager
thehackernews · thehackernews.com · 2026-03-21 10:24 UTC
Oracle Security Alert Advisory - CVE-2026-21992
blueteamsec · oracle.com · 2026-03-20 22:56 UTC
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