CVE-2026-44202: Openam core OpenAM Authenticated Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c556-q2mh-477v
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CWE-918
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-44202 is a MODERATE openam authenticated server-side request forgery vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Openam core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves openam authenticated server-side request forgery (ssrf) via `/sessionservice`. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 16.1.1.

CVE-2026-44202 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-44202
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c556-q2mh-477v
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Openam core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-44202

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openam core 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-core fixed: 16.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.openidentityplatform.openam</groupId>
    <artifactId>openam-core</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-2026-44202, 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 core 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Openam core, 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

OpenAM (Open Identity Platform) is an open-source Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform derived from ForgeRock OpenAM, providing SSO, OAuth2, SAML, and OpenID Connect capabilities. It is widely deployed in enterprise environments as a central authentication gateway. The `/sessionservice` endpoint, used for internal session management operations, does not sufficiently restrict the URLs that authenticated users may register for session event notifications. Under certain conditions, this may result in outbound server-side requests to attacker-controlled destinations, potentially exposing session-related data. This behavior results in a **server-side request forgery (SSRF)** vulnerability, where an authenticated attacker can trigger outbound requests to arbitrary destinations. ## Credit Discovered by **JD-Security SHENYI Team**

CVE-2026-44202 Affected Openam core Versions

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

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM/security/advisories/GHSA-c556-q2mh-477v
Openam core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM
Openam core Release RELEASE
https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM/releases/tag/16.1.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44202?
CVE-2026-44202 is a security vulnerability in Openam core involving OpenAM Authenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via `/sessionservice` under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Openam core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 16.1.1 across affected packages: org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core.
What version fixes CVE-2026-44202?
Upgrading to 16.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openam-core affected?
Yes, org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core is affected in releases prior to 16.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 16.1.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-44202?
CVE-2026-44202 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-44202?
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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