CVE-2026-73932: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Helidon. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
CVE-2026-73932 is a medium severity vulnerability in Oracle Helidon version 4.5.3. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) on the Helidon server. The vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. There is no explicit vendor patch or remediation level stated in the advisory, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly as part of their Critical Security Patch Update program.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon version 4.5.3, specifically in the Imperative Web Server component. An unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP can exploit this flaw to cause a partial denial of service condition. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with an impact limited to availability (no confidentiality or integrity impact). The vulnerability is easily exploitable and requires no privileges or user interaction. Oracle's Critical Security Patch Update advisory references Helidon among many other products receiving security patches, but does not explicitly confirm a patch for this specific version or vulnerability at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in partial denial of service of the Helidon server, impacting availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing the risk of disruption to services relying on Helidon 4.5.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Oracle Critical Security Patch Update advisory for current remediation guidance. Oracle recommends customers remain on actively supported versions and apply security patches without delay. No specific workaround or temporary fix is provided in the advisory. Monitoring Oracle's security alerts for updates on patch availability is advised.
CVE-2026-73932: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Helidon. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
Description
CVE-2026-73932 is a medium severity vulnerability in Oracle Helidon version 4.5.3. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) on the Helidon server. The vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. There is no explicit vendor patch or remediation level stated in the advisory, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly as part of their Critical Security Patch Update program.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Helidon version 4.5.3, specifically in the Imperative Web Server component. An unauthenticated attacker with network access over HTTP can exploit this flaw to cause a partial denial of service condition. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with an impact limited to availability (no confidentiality or integrity impact). The vulnerability is easily exploitable and requires no privileges or user interaction. Oracle's Critical Security Patch Update advisory references Helidon among many other products receiving security patches, but does not explicitly confirm a patch for this specific version or vulnerability at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in partial denial of service of the Helidon server, impacting availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing the risk of disruption to services relying on Helidon 4.5.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Oracle Critical Security Patch Update advisory for current remediation guidance. Oracle recommends customers remain on actively supported versions and apply security patches without delay. No specific workaround or temporary fix is provided in the advisory. Monitoring Oracle's security alerts for updates on patch availability is advised.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T18:41:45.891Z
- 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: 6a84ccf0c6e8be0332c39839
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 21:35:39 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 23:02:29 UTC
Views: 4
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