CVE-2026-62574
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Path Traversal in Oracle Java SE Installer

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Oracle

Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: Install). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u491, 11.0.31, 17.0.19, 21.0.11, 25.0.3, 26.0.1; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.19 and 21.0.11; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.18. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition executes to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Published
2026-07-21
Last Modified
2026-08-03
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-07-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-09
NVD
CVE-2026-62574
EUVD
EUVD-2026-47562

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 15 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
oracle jre 1.8.0
oracle jre 11.0.31
oracle jre 17.0.19
oracle jre 21.0.11
oracle jre 25.0.3
oracle jre 26.0.1
oracle jdk 1.8.0
oracle jdk 11.0.31
oracle jdk 17.0.19
oracle jdk 21.0.11
oracle jdk 25.0.3
oracle jdk 26.0.1
oracle graalvm 21.3.18
oracle graalvm_for_jdk 17.0.19
oracle graalvm_for_jdk 21.0.11

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CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle Java SE, GraalVM for JDK, and GraalVM Enterprise Edition related to the installation component. It allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to compromise these products, potentially leading to full system takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Oracle Java SE, GraalVM for JDK, and GraalVM Enterprise Edition installations. To detect it, check the installed versions of these products against the affected versions listed in the CVE. Compare your installed versions with 8u491, 11.0.31, 17.0.19, 21.0.11, 25.0.3, 26.0.1 for Oracle Java SE, 17.0.19 and 21.0.11 for GraalVM for JDK, and 21.3.18 for GraalVM Enterprise Edition.

Impact Analysis

If you use affected versions of Oracle Java SE, GraalVM for JDK, or GraalVM Enterprise Edition, an attacker with local access could exploit this to take over your system. This could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, and disruption of services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations using affected versions may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust due to compromised data integrity and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, or Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition to the latest patched versions immediately. Remove unnecessary user privileges and restrict access to systems running these components.

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