CVE-2026-47424: Openam scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-69j4-qvqr-hpw3
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CWE-693
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-47424 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure) affecting Openam scripting libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves openam authenticated rce via groovy sandbox escape. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 16.1.1.

CVE-2026-47424 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-47424
GHSA Identifier GHSA-69j4-qvqr-hpw3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
Affected Product Openam scripting
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-47424

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openam scripting dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-scripting fixed: 16.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.openidentityplatform.openam</groupId>
    <artifactId>openam-scripting</artifactId>
    <version>16.1.1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openidentityplatform.openam

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-47424, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openidentityplatform.openam

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openam scripting in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 16.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openidentityplatform.openam command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure, where the product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. In Openam scripting, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Summary **Description** A Protection Mechanism Failure (CWE-693) in OpenAM's server-side scripting sandbox allows an authenticated script author execute operating-system commands from the OpenAM JVM with the default class allow and deny lists. This impacts OpenAM Community Edition through version 16.0.6. This issue was patched in version 16.1.1. ## Impact An authenticated user (for example, a realm admin) who can create or edit server-side scripts for an executed context can run OS commands as the OpenAM application server admin. For a sub-realm `RealmAdmin`, this crosses the documented boundary from realm-scoped administration to JVM/host execution, effectively compromising the whole OpenAM process and every realm it serves. The sandbox is the only code-level defense between a realm script author and arbitrary JVM/OS execution. ## Patch This has been patched in OpenAM Community Edition version 16.1.1. Users are encouraged to update to the latest release.

CVE-2026-47424 Affected Openam scripting Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
16.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-scripting
maven/org.openidentityplatform.openam/openam-scripting
Maven
< 16.1.1
16.1.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM/security/advisories/GHSA-69j4-qvqr-hpw3
Openam scripting Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-47424?
CVE-2026-47424 is a security vulnerability in Openam scripting involving OpenAM Authenticated RCE via Groovy Sandbox Escape under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure.
Which Openam scripting versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 16.1.1 across affected packages: org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-scripting.
What version fixes CVE-2026-47424?
Upgrading to 16.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openam-scripting affected?
Yes, org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-scripting is affected in releases prior to 16.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 16.1.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-47424?
CVE-2026-47424 is classified under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure (The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-47424?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openidentityplatform.openam'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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