CVE-2026-73888: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Helidon accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
CVE-2026-73888 is a vulnerability in Oracle Helidon versions 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and version 4.5.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized read access to a subset of data accessible through Helidon. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity with confidentiality impact only. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the Helidon product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically the Imperative Web Server component. It is exploitable remotely without authentication over HTTP and results in unauthorized disclosure of some Helidon accessible data. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. The affected versions are 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 inclusive, and 4.5.0. Oracle has published this vulnerability in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory but no explicit patch link or fixed version is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to read a subset of data accessible through Helidon without authorization. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is limited but unauthorized data disclosure can have operational or privacy consequences depending on the data exposed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly and staying on actively supported versions. This vulnerability is included in the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory. However, the input data does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or fixed version for Helidon. Users should consult the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for the latest patch and remediation instructions. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-73888: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Helidon accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
Description
CVE-2026-73888 is a vulnerability in Oracle Helidon versions 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and version 4.5.0. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized read access to a subset of data accessible through Helidon. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity with confidentiality impact only. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Helidon
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the Helidon product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically the Imperative Web Server component. It is exploitable remotely without authentication over HTTP and results in unauthorized disclosure of some Helidon accessible data. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. The affected versions are 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 inclusive, and 4.5.0. Oracle has published this vulnerability in their August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory but no explicit patch link or fixed version is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to read a subset of data accessible through Helidon without authorization. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is limited but unauthorized data disclosure can have operational or privacy consequences depending on the data exposed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly and staying on actively supported versions. This vulnerability is included in the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory. However, the input data does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or fixed version for Helidon. Users should consult the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for the latest patch and remediation instructions. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T18:41:45.883Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84cce5c6e8be0332c39593
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 11:04:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 20
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