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CVE-2026-73879: 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. in Oracle Corporation Helidon

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-73879cvecve-2026-73879
Published: 08/18/2026 (08/18/2026, 21:03:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Oracle Corporation
Product: Helidon

Description

CVE-2026-73879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Helidon version 4.5.1, specifically in the Imperative Web Server component. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical or all accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating a significant integrity impact without affecting confidentiality or availability. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory referencing this issue but does not explicitly state the availability of a patch for this specific version in the provided content. Users are strongly advised to review Oracle's advisory and apply relevant patches promptly.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected software

Affected versions
=4.5.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/18/2026, 22:19:54 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon 4.5.1 and allows unauthenticated remote attackers to compromise the product via HTTP. The flaw enables unauthorized modification of critical data or all data accessible through Helidon. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and an impact limited to integrity. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory references Helidon among affected products and versions but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level for version 4.5.1 in the provided data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical or all data accessible via Helidon 4.5.1, impacting data integrity. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication, increasing its risk profile.

Mitigation Recommendations

Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory includes Helidon among affected products and versions. However, the provided advisory content does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation for Helidon 4.5.1. Customers should consult the official Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for the latest patch availability and apply security updates promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying all security patches without delay. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
oracle
Date Reserved
2026-08-13T18:41:45.882Z
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: 6a84cce2c6e8be0332c394ef

Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:38 UTC

Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 22:19:54 UTC

Last updated: 08/18/2026, 22:19:54 UTC

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