CVE-2026-73866: Easily exploitable 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 as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Helidon accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
CVE-2026-73866 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Helidon version 4.5.0 that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, as well as unauthorized access to all data accessible by Helidon. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, indicating high confidentiality and integrity impacts without availability impact. Oracle has published a security advisory referencing this issue but has not explicitly confirmed patch availability for this specific version in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon 4.5.0, specifically the Imperative Web Server component. It is easily exploitable remotely without authentication, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and perform critical data operations including creation, deletion, and modification. The CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality and integrity impact. The vendor advisory lists Helidon 4.5.0 among affected versions but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation status for this vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly to mitigate risks.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or all data accessible through Helidon 4.5.0. It also allows unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data, severely compromising confidentiality and integrity. There is no impact on availability reported. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication, increasing the risk of widespread compromise if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle's advisory strongly recommends that customers remain on actively supported versions and apply security patches without delay. However, the provided data does not confirm the availability of a specific patch or fix for Helidon 4.5.0 related to this vulnerability. Users should consult the Oracle Critical Security Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for the latest patch information and apply any relevant updates as soon as they become available. Until a patch is confirmed, restrict network access to Helidon services where possible.
CVE-2026-73866: Easily exploitable 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 as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Helidon accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
Description
CVE-2026-73866 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Helidon version 4.5.0 that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, as well as unauthorized access to all data accessible by Helidon. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, indicating high confidentiality and integrity impacts without availability impact. Oracle has published a security advisory referencing this issue but has not explicitly confirmed patch availability for this specific version in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon 4.5.0, specifically the Imperative Web Server component. It is easily exploitable remotely without authentication, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and perform critical data operations including creation, deletion, and modification. The CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality and integrity impact. The vendor advisory lists Helidon 4.5.0 among affected versions but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation status for this vulnerability. Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly to mitigate risks.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or all data accessible through Helidon 4.5.0. It also allows unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data, severely compromising confidentiality and integrity. There is no impact on availability reported. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication, increasing the risk of widespread compromise if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle's advisory strongly recommends that customers remain on actively supported versions and apply security patches without delay. However, the provided data does not confirm the availability of a specific patch or fix for Helidon 4.5.0 related to this vulnerability. Users should consult the Oracle Critical Security Patch Update advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for the latest patch information and apply any relevant updates as soon as they become available. Until a patch is confirmed, restrict network access to Helidon services where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T18:41:45.881Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ccdcc6e8be0332c393a7
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:32 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 22:22:18 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 23:29:27 UTC
Views: 2
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