CVE-2026-73920: 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 and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Helidon. in Oracle Corporatio
CVE-2026-73920 is a critical 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 compromise the product. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, unauthorized access to all Helidon accessible data, and partial denial of service conditions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the Helidon product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically the Imperative Web Server component. It is easily exploitable remotely without authentication via HTTP. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.4, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability permits unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service. Affected versions include 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and 4.5.0. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory referencing this vulnerability but does not explicitly list a patch for Helidon in the provided advisory content.
Potential Impact
Exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or all data accessible by Helidon. It also allows unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data and can cause a partial denial of service. The vulnerability poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches without delay and remaining on actively supported versions. However, the provided advisory content does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch for this specific vulnerability in Helidon. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-73920: 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 and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Helidon. in Oracle Corporatio
Description
CVE-2026-73920 is a critical 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 compromise the product. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, unauthorized access to all Helidon accessible data, and partial denial of service conditions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.4critical
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 easily exploitable remotely without authentication via HTTP. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.4, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability permits unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service. Affected versions include 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 and 4.5.0. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory referencing this vulnerability but does not explicitly list a patch for Helidon in the provided advisory content.
Potential Impact
Exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data or all data accessible by Helidon. It also allows unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data and can cause a partial denial of service. The vulnerability poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches without delay and remaining on actively supported versions. However, the provided advisory content does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch for this specific vulnerability in Helidon. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T18:41:45.889Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84cceec6e8be0332c397eb
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 10:47:43 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 66
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