CVE-2026-60164

Received Received - Intake

Unauthenticated Data Read in Oracle Java SE

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-21

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Java SE (component: JavaFX). The supported version that is affected is Oracle Java SE: 8u491. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Java SE 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 3.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-21

Last Modified

2026-07-21

Generated

2026-07-22

AI Q&A

2026-07-22

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-60164

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	java_se	8u491

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle Java SE, specifically in the JavaFX component. It affects version 8u491 and allows an unauthenticated attacker to potentially read some data from the system via network access. Exploitation requires the victim to interact with a malicious application or applet.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking for vulnerable Oracle Java SE versions. Use commands like 'java -version' or 'where java' to locate Java installations. Verify if the version is 8u491 or earlier. Inspect Java Web Start or applet deployments for untrusted code execution.

Impact Analysis

If you run untrusted Java applications or applets from the internet, an attacker could exploit this to read some of your data. Servers running trusted code are not affected. The impact is limited to unauthorized data access, not code execution or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized data access, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is exposed. Organizations must ensure proper sandboxing and trusted code execution to mitigate risks.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version later than 8u491. Disable Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets if not required. Restrict network access to Java deployments and ensure only trusted code is executed.

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