Oracle Java SE/GraalVM for JDK/GraalVM Enterprise Edition JGSS improper authorization

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE, GraalVM for JDK and GraalVM Enterprise Edition. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component JGSS. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-22013. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE, GraalVM for JDK and GraalVM Enterprise Edition (version unknown). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown function of the component JGSS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: JGSS). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u481, 8u481-b50, 8u481-perf, 11.0.30, 17.0.18, 21.0.10, 25.0.2, 26; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.18 and 21.0.10; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.17. Difficult to exploit 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 require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in 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 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. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-22013 since 01/05/2026. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/12/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 309659 (RHEL 7 / 8 / 9 : Java 11 OpenJDK ELS Security Update (Important) (RHSA-2026:9254)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (309659) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1201). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

• Debian Linux
• IBM Tivoli Monitoring
• Amazon Linux 2
• Open Source OpenJDK
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Ubuntu Linux
• IBM WebSphere Application Server
• SUSE Linux
• IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus
• Oracle Linux
• IBM Rational Software Architect
• IBM TXSeries
• IBM InfoSphere Information Server
• IBM Content Manager
• SUSE openSUSE
• RESF Rocky Linux
• NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
• Azul Zulu
• IBM Semeru Runtime
• Open Source Camunda
• IBM App Connect Enterprise
• Oracle Java SE
• Oracle GraalVM
• IBM Java
• IBM Business Automation Workflow
• RealObjects PDFreactor
• IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software
• IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository
• IBM Tivoli Network Manager

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• Programming Language Software

Vendor

• Oracle

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• GraalVM Enterprise Edition
• GraalVM for JDK
• Java SE

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• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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