CVE-2026-83357: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM. in Oracle Corporation Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM
CVE-2026-83357 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle GraalVM for JDK, affecting specific versions of GraalVM 17, 21, and 25. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the affected product. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but can lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides targeted security fixes. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the Compiler component of Oracle GraalVM for JDK and Oracle GraalVM. It is difficult to exploit but allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector with high attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 673 security patches across multiple products, including Oracle GraalVM for JDK versions 23.0.13.1 (JDK 17), 23.1.12.1 (JDK 21), and Oracle GraalVM 25.0.4.1. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle GraalVM for JDK and Oracle GraalVM, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This means an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, and disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches for their affected Oracle GraalVM versions immediately. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
CVE-2026-83357: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM. in Oracle Corporation Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM
Description
CVE-2026-83357 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle GraalVM for JDK, affecting specific versions of GraalVM 17, 21, and 25. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially take over the affected product. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but can lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which provides targeted security fixes. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly to mitigate the risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the Compiler component of Oracle GraalVM for JDK and Oracle GraalVM. It is difficult to exploit but allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the product, potentially resulting in full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector with high attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 673 security patches across multiple products, including Oracle GraalVM for JDK versions 23.0.13.1 (JDK 17), 23.1.12.1 (JDK 21), and Oracle GraalVM 25.0.4.1. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to prevent exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle GraalVM for JDK and Oracle GraalVM, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This means an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, and disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the relevant patches for their affected Oracle GraalVM versions immediately. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T15:40:57.354Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9c06f55bf5e2cf56f824f
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 22:02:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:26:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 02:23:22 UTC
Views: 6
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