CVE-2026-73895: 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-2026-73895 is a medium severity vulnerability in Oracle Helidon version 3.2.18. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized read access to some data accessible by Helidon. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. Oracle has listed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory, which includes patches for Helidon and other products. However, no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed for this specific version in the advisory content provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon version 3.2.18, specifically the Imperative Web Server component. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this flaw to read a subset of data accessible by Helidon without authorization. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, with confidentiality impact only. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory references Helidon 3.2.18 among affected versions but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status for this exact vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply Oracle patches promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in unauthorized read access to some Helidon accessible data, impacting confidentiality. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication or user interaction, increasing exposure risk. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory lists Helidon 3.2.18 as affected and recommends applying security patches without delay. However, the advisory does not explicitly confirm an available patch or remediation level for this vulnerability. Therefore, patch status is not yet confirmed—check the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for current remediation guidance. Customers should remain on actively supported versions and apply any relevant patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-73895: 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-2026-73895 is a medium severity vulnerability in Oracle Helidon version 3.2.18. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized read access to some data accessible by Helidon. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. Oracle has listed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory, which includes patches for Helidon and other products. However, no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed for this specific version in the advisory content provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon version 3.2.18, specifically the Imperative Web Server component. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this flaw to read a subset of data accessible by Helidon without authorization. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, with confidentiality impact only. Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory references Helidon 3.2.18 among affected versions but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status for this exact vulnerability. Customers are strongly advised to apply Oracle patches promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in unauthorized read access to some Helidon accessible data, impacting confidentiality. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication or user interaction, increasing exposure risk. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle's August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory lists Helidon 3.2.18 as affected and recommends applying security patches without delay. However, the advisory does not explicitly confirm an available patch or remediation level for this vulnerability. Therefore, patch status is not yet confirmed—check the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for current remediation guidance. Customers should remain on actively supported versions and apply any relevant patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T18:41:45.884Z
- 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: 6a84cce5c6e8be0332c395a1
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 22:05:49 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 22:49:28 UTC
Views: 2
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