CVE-2026-35229: Oracle Database Server · Improper Access Control
Affects Oracle Database ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle CorporationOracle Database Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavencom.oracle.database/oracle-database-serverpkg:maven/com.oracle.database/oracle-database-serverOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Oracle's April 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory strongly recommends applying the latest patches promptly to address vulnerabilities including this one. However, the provided advisory content does not explicitly confirm the availability of a specific patch or fix for CVE-2026-35229. Customers should remain on actively supported versions and apply Critical Patch Updates without delay once patches are available.
Description
CVE-2026-35229 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server versions 19.3 through 19.30 and 21.3 through 21.21. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via Oracle Net to compromise the Java VM, potentially gaining unauthorized access to critical or all Java VM accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating a significant confidentiality impact without requiring user interaction or privileges. Oracle has published this vulnerability in their April 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory but has not explicitly confirmed the availability of a patch for this specific issue in the provided advisory content.