Improper input validation in Openidentityplatform Openam
CVE-2026-105117
OpenAM before 16.1.3 contains an email content injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to control notification email wording via the forgotPassword and register actions on /json/{realm}/users. Attackers can supply subject and message fields to send phishing mail from the organisation's configured From address, or abuse register as a relay to arbitrary recipients.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM/security/advisories/GHSA-mw38-8gr7-c4x2 (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openam-before-16.1.3-email-content-injection-via-u… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-105117?
- CVE-2026-105117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openidentityplatform Openam, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2026-10-03.
- How severe is CVE-2026-105117?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.