I’m stuck with a tricky automation problem. I’m trying to script a process on a website that uses Oracle Access Manager. Usually, I can handle this kind of stuff no problem, but this time I’m hitting a wall.
The weird thing is, I can log in just fine using Chrome or Firefox. But when I switch to a headless browser (I’m using PhantomJS), I get this vague OAM9 error. It just says it’s for “security reasons” without giving me any useful info.
I’ve already tried changing the user agent and telling it to ignore SSL certificate issues, but no luck. I’m running out of ideas here, and my team is counting on me to get this working.
Has anyone run into this before? Any suggestions would be super helpful. Thanks!
I’ve dealt with similar OAM headaches before. One workaround that’s worked for me is using a browser automation tool like Puppeteer or Playwright instead of PhantomJS. These newer tools tend to handle complex authentication scenarios better.
Another trick is to grab the cookies from a successful manual login session and inject them into your headless browser. This sometimes bypasses the stricter checks OAM does on headless browsers.
If those don’t work, you might need to dive deeper into the OAM configuration. Sometimes there are specific settings that block headless access. It’s worth checking with your IT team if they can adjust any overzealous security policies.
Remember, OAM is notoriously finicky with automation. Don’t beat yourself up if it takes a while to crack – it’s a common struggle in our field.
I’ve encountered similar issues with Oracle Access Manager before, and it can be a real pain. In my experience, OAM often implements additional security measures that can trip up headless browsers. One thing that worked for me was using Selenium with a headless Chrome or Firefox instead of PhantomJS. These tend to handle modern authentication methods better.
Another approach that might help is to capture and analyze the network traffic during a successful login with a regular browser. Compare that to what your headless browser is sending. Sometimes there are subtle differences in headers or cookies that OAM picks up on.
If all else fails, you might need to reach out to your IT department or the site administrators. They may have specific settings or workarounds for automated access. It’s a hassle, but sometimes it’s the only way to get past these security measures. Good luck with your automation project!
hey liamj, oracle access manager can be a real pain. have you tried using selenium with a headless chrome? it might handle the auth better than phantomjs. also, check if theres any javascript being executed during login - OAM sometimes uses that for extra security checks. good luck with ur automation!