CVE-2026-60526

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Java SE Installation Component Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Java SE (component: Installation). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u491 and 8u491-perf. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Java SE executes 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 takeover of Oracle Java SE. 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 6.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-21

Last Modified

2026-08-03

Generated

2026-08-11

AI Q&A

2026-07-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-10

NVD

CVE-2026-60526

EUVD

EUVD-2026-46888

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	jre	1.8.0
oracle	jdk	1.8.0
oracle	jre	1.8.0
oracle	jdk	1.8.0

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Exploitability

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KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle Java SE versions 8u491 and 8u491-perf. It allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to compromise the Java SE installation. The attack requires human interaction from someone other than the attacker and can lead to full takeover of the Java SE system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Oracle Java SE 8u491 and 8u491-perf and requires local logon with human interaction for exploitation. Detection involves checking installed Java versions and monitoring for suspicious API usage in Java applications.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of your Java SE environment, potentially accessing or modifying sensitive data, disrupting services, or installing malicious software. This is especially risky if you run untrusted Java applications from the internet.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized access to Oracle Java SE, which may lead to data breaches affecting confidentiality and integrity. Successful exploitation could result in system takeover, compromising sensitive data protected under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Oracle Java SE to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability. Since the affected versions are 8u491 and 8u491-perf, apply the latest security patches from Oracle. Disable Java Web Start applications and Java applets if they are not required. Restrict access to systems running vulnerable Java versions to trusted users only.

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