CVE-2026-22018: Openjdk 8 · Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise
Affects openjdk-8Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.7 Low · fixed in 8u492-ga~us2-0ubuntu1~16.04.1 : update openjdk-8 when convenient.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 23:34 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 8u492-ga~us2-0ubuntu1~16.04.1, 11.0.31+11-1ubuntu1~18.04.2, 17.0.19+10-1~18.04.2 +33
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Apr 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 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8330-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8331-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8332-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8333-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8334-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8327-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8328-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8339-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8341-1 (opens in a new tab)
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10openjdk-17-cracpkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-17-crac?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-25-cracpkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-25-crac?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.10openjdk-8pkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-8?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSopenjdk-17pkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-17?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSopenjdk-17-cracpkg:deb/ubuntu/openjdk-17-crac?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Patches are available and should be applied to affected versions to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the official Ubuntu security notices linked in the advisory for the appropriate fixed versions. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability exists in Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, and Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition affecting multiple versions including Java SE 8u481 and later updates. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to cause a partial denial of service (DoS) by exploiting APIs in the affected components. The vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. It can be exploited via network protocols and affects sandboxed Java applications that run untrusted code. The issue has a low severity rating with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7. Patches are available for all affected versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-22018 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-22018 (opens in a new tab)
- openjdk.org/groups/vulnerability/advisories/2026-04-21 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8330-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8331-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8332-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8333-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8334-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8327-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8328-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8339-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8341-1 (opens in a new tab)