Critical severity · published Sep 15, 2026
CVE-2026-48717
OpenAM OAuth Authorization Bypass via PKCE Challenge
9.1
CVSS
0.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Open Access Management (OpenAM) is an access management solution. Prior to 16.1.1, AuthorizationCodeGrantTypeHandler requires a code_verifier only when the realm-wide codeVerifierEnforced setting is enabled, even when an authorization code stores a code_challenge. Because that setting is disabled by default, an attacker who intercepts a PKCE-protected authorization code can omit code_verifier and redeem the code, while an explicitly incorrect verifier is rejected. Public clients are directly affected, and confidential-client exploitation additionally requires client authentication material or another redemption context. This issue is fixed in version 16.1.1.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.5% · higher than 45% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
OP
OpenAM · OpenIdentityPlatform
< 16.1.1 · source: vendor
Affected product
OP
OpenAM
OpenIdentityPlatform
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