CVE-2026-83357: Openjdk 8 · Vulnerability in the Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM product of Oracle Java SE
Affects openjdk-8Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 11:23 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10openjdk-17pkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-17?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.10openjdk-17-cracpkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-17-crac?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.10openjdk-21pkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-21?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.10openjdk-21-cracpkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-21-crac?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.10openjdk-25pkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-25?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.10openjdk-8pkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-8?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Oracle has released security patches as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update that address this vulnerability. Users should apply these official patches promptly to remediate the issue. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively-supported versions and applying security patches without delay to prevent exploitation. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory.
Description
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-83357) exists in the Oracle GraalVM for JDK compiler component affecting specific versions of Oracle GraalVM for JDK 17, 21, and 25. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially resulting in full compromise of the affected Oracle GraalVM for JDK instances. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has released a Critical Security Patch Update addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Users are strongly advised to apply the relevant patches promptly to mitigate risk.