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9.1

CVE-2026-91403: Oracle Java SE and GraalVM allow remote data takeover

CVE-2026-91403 · published 1 day ago
Summary

Certain versions of Oracle Java SE and its GraalVM variants can be attacked over the network without any credentials. An attacker could create, delete, or change critical files and view all data handled by these Java runtimes. Apply the latest security updates from Oracle (or your Linux distribution) as soon as possible to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
– oracle corporation oracle java se 8u511
– oracle corporation oracle graalvm for jdk 17.0.21
– oracle corporation oracle graalvm enterprise edition 21.3.20
Debian:13 debian openjdk-25 All versions
Debian:12 debian openjdk-17 All versions
Debian:13 debian openjdk-21 All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS canonical openjdk-8 All versions
Ubuntu:16.04:LTS canonical openjdk-9 All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS canonical openjdk-lts All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS canonical openjdk-17 All versions
Ubuntu:20.04:LTS canonical openjdk-13 All versions
Ubuntu:20.04:LTS canonical openjdk-16 All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS canonical openjdk-21 All versions
Ubuntu:22.04:LTS canonical openjdk-18 All versions
Ubuntu:22.04:LTS canonical openjdk-25 All versions
Ubuntu:26.10 canonical openjdk-17-crac All versions
Ubuntu:26.10 canonical openjdk-21-crac All versions
Ubuntu:26.10 canonical openjdk-27 All versions
Original advisory text
Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: JSSE). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE:...
Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: JSSE). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u511, 8u511-perf, 11.0.33, 17.0.21, 21.0.13, 25.0.5, 27.0.1; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.21 and 21.0.13; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.20. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition accessible data. Note: This vulnerability can be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. This vulnerability also applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.1 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-284Improper Access Control
Timeline
Published21 Oct 2026
Updated23 Oct 2026
First seen21 Oct 2026
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