CVE-2026-73913: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Helidon accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Helidon accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
CVE-2026-73913 is a vulnerability in Oracle Helidon versions 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and version 4.5.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to perform unauthorized read, update, insert, or delete operations on some Helidon accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity with impacts on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides security patches for affected products including Helidon. The vendor strongly recommends applying available patches promptly to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon, specifically versions 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and 4.5.0. It is an easily exploitable flaw that allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the product by gaining unauthorized read and write access to some accessible data. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes patches for Helidon among many other products. Users are advised to apply these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthorized reading, updating, inserting, or deleting of some data accessible through Helidon, impacting confidentiality and integrity. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires network access via HTTP and low privileges, making it moderately accessible to attackers. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of affected Helidon versions (4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and 4.5.0) should apply the relevant patches promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-73913: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Helidon accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Helidon accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
Description
CVE-2026-73913 is a vulnerability in Oracle Helidon versions 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and version 4.5.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to perform unauthorized read, update, insert, or delete operations on some Helidon accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity with impacts on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides security patches for affected products including Helidon. The vendor strongly recommends applying available patches promptly to mitigate the risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Helidon
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon, specifically versions 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and 4.5.0. It is an easily exploitable flaw that allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP to compromise the product by gaining unauthorized read and write access to some accessible data. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes patches for Helidon among many other products. Users are advised to apply these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthorized reading, updating, inserting, or deleting of some data accessible through Helidon, impacting confidentiality and integrity. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires network access via HTTP and low privileges, making it moderately accessible to attackers. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches for this vulnerability as part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of affected Helidon versions (4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and 4.5.0) should apply the relevant patches promptly. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T18:41:45.888Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ccebc6e8be0332c396e2
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 10:48:55 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 11:12:00 UTC
Views: 64
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