CVE-2026-71160: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Helidon. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
CVE-2026-71160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Helidon's Imperative Web Server component. It affects Helidon versions from 1.0.0 through 1.4.18 and 3.0.0 through 3.2.17, as well as version 3.2.18. The flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the Helidon server. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle Helidon (Imperative Web Server component) permits a low-privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to full takeover of Helidon. The vulnerability affects versions 1.0.0 to 1.4.18, 3.0.0 to 3.2.17, and 3.2.18. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory lists this vulnerability among many others and strongly recommends applying patches promptly. However, explicit patch availability or fixed versions for this CVE are not detailed in the advisory content provided.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges and network access to fully compromise the Helidon server, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to complete takeover of the affected Helidon instance.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle recommends applying security patches promptly as part of their Critical Security Patch Update process. Customers should remain on actively supported versions and apply available patches without delay. Since the advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or fixed versions for this vulnerability, users should consult the Oracle Critical Security Patch Update documentation for the latest remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-71160: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Helidon. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
Description
CVE-2026-71160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Helidon's Imperative Web Server component. It affects Helidon versions from 1.0.0 through 1.4.18 and 3.0.0 through 3.2.17, as well as version 3.2.18. The flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the Helidon server. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Helidon
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Oracle Helidon (Imperative Web Server component) permits a low-privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to full takeover of Helidon. The vulnerability affects versions 1.0.0 to 1.4.18, 3.0.0 to 3.2.17, and 3.2.18. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory lists this vulnerability among many others and strongly recommends applying patches promptly. However, explicit patch availability or fixed versions for this CVE are not detailed in the advisory content provided.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges and network access to fully compromise the Helidon server, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to complete takeover of the affected Helidon instance.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle recommends applying security patches promptly as part of their Critical Security Patch Update process. Customers should remain on actively supported versions and apply available patches without delay. Since the advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or fixed versions for this vulnerability, users should consult the Oracle Critical Security Patch Update documentation for the latest remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.621Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ccdcc6e8be0332c3938d
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:32 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 11:31:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 25
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