Oracle Java SE 8u491/8u491-perf/11.0.31 Scripting improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Java SE 8u491/8u491-perf/11.0.31 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Scripting. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-47058. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Oracle Java SE 8u491/8u491-perf/11.0.31. This issue affects an unknown part of the component Scripting. 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in Oracle Java SE (component: Scripting). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u491, 8u491-perf and 11.0.31. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Java SE accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Java SE 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 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

The advisory is shared at oracle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-47058 since 05/18/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/02/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 329174 (OpenJDK 8 <= 8u492 / 11.0.0 <= 11.0.31 / 17.0.0 <= 17.0.19 / 21.0.0 <= 21.0.11 / 25.0.0 <= 25.0.3 / 26.0.0 <= 26.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (2026-07-21)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (329174) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2443). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Open Source OpenJDK
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Azul Zulu
  • Oracle Java SE
  • Oracle GraalVM
  • Amazon Corretto

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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CNA Base Score: 7.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 329174
Nessus Name: OpenJDK 8 <= 8u492 / 11.0.0 <= 11.0.31 / 17.0.0 <= 17.0.19 / 21.0.0 <= 21.0.11 / 25.0.0 <= 25.0.3 / 26.0.0 <= 26.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (2026-07-21)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/18/2026 CVE reserved
07/21/2026 +64 days VulDB entry created
07/22/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
08/02/2026 +11 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: oracle.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-47058 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-47058
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-381125
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2443 - Oracle Java SE: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2026 00:24
Updated: 08/02/2026 12:44
Changes: 07/22/2026 00:24 (54), 07/23/2026 18:22 (2), 07/24/2026 05:06 (7), 08/02/2026 12:44 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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