CVE-2026-70716: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Helidon accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
CVE-2026-70716 is a vulnerability in Oracle Helidon's Imperative Web Server component affecting versions 3.0.0 through 3.2.17, 4.0.0 through 4.4.1, and version 4.5.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially compromise Helidon, resulting in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, primarily impacting data integrity. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and no known exploits are reported in the wild. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon versions >=3.0.0 <=3.2.17, >=4.0.0 <=4.4.1, and =4.5.0 in the Imperative Web Server component. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical or all accessible data. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N, indicating network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized modification of critical data or all data accessible via Helidon, compromising data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.9. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users should apply the relevant patches for affected Helidon versions without delay. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively-supported versions and promptly applying security updates. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-70716: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Helidon accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
Description
CVE-2026-70716 is a vulnerability in Oracle Helidon's Imperative Web Server component affecting versions 3.0.0 through 3.2.17, 4.0.0 through 4.4.1, and version 4.5.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially compromise Helidon, resulting in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, primarily impacting data integrity. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and no known exploits are reported in the wild. Oracle has released security patches addressing this and many other vulnerabilities in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users are strongly advised to apply these patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Helidon
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon versions >=3.0.0 <=3.2.17, >=4.0.0 <=4.4.1, and =4.5.0 in the Imperative Web Server component. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical or all accessible data. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N, indicating network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized modification of critical data or all data accessible via Helidon, compromising data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.9. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users should apply the relevant patches for affected Helidon versions without delay. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively-supported versions and promptly applying security updates. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.591Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c9f4c6e8be0332bf1885
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:09:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 16:34:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 26
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