Hey everyone, I’m stuck with a tricky problem. I’m trying to set up an automation script for a website that uses Oracle Access Manager. Usually, this kind of thing is a breeze for me, but this time I’m hitting a wall.
When I use regular browsers like Chrome, everything works fine. But when I switch to a headless browser (I’m using PhantomJS), I keep getting this vague OAM9 error. It just says it’s for “security reasons” which isn’t very helpful.
I’ve already tried a few things:
- Changed the user agent string
- Told it to ignore bad SSL certificates
But nothing seems to work. My boss is breathing down my neck because they promised this feature to a client. I’m out of ideas here. Has anyone run into this before or have any suggestions? I’d really appreciate any help you can offer!
I’ve dealt with similar OAM issues before, and it can be a real headache. In my experience, OAM often has additional checks beyond just user agents and SSL certs 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 have better compatibility with modern web technologies and security measures.
Also, make sure you’re handling all potential redirect scenarios. OAM sometimes uses multiple redirects during authentication, which headless browsers can struggle with.
If that doesn’t work, you might need to dig into the network traffic with regular Chrome and compare it to your headless browser. Look for any cookies, headers, or JavaScript checks that might be different. Sometimes you need to manually replicate these in your automation script.
Lastly, consider reaching out to your IT department if possible. They might have insight into specific OAM configuration that could be causing issues with headless browsers.
yo, Oracle Access Manager can be a real pain. have u tried puppeteer? it’s pretty solid for headless stuff. also, check if theres any funky javascript running on login - sometimes OAM uses that for extra checks. might need to tweak ur script to handle it. good luck man, hope u figure it out!
I’ve encountered similar challenges with Oracle Access Manager and headless browsers. One approach that yielded results for me was utilizing Selenium WebDriver with ChromeDriver in headless mode. This combination often provides better compatibility with OAM’s security measures. Additionally, ensure you’re properly handling all cookies and session data. OAM relies heavily on these for authentication. You might need to manually manage and transfer cookies between requests. If you’re still facing issues, consider implementing a “stealth mode” in your script. This involves mimicking human-like behavior, such as adding random delays between actions and simulating mouse movements. OAM might be detecting automated behavior and blocking it. Lastly, double-check that your script is following the exact login flow as a regular browser. OAM sometimes uses complex multi-step authentication processes that need to be replicated precisely in automated scripts.