CVE-2026-60853

Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis

Unauthenticated Data Read in Oracle Helidon

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Helidon product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Imperative Web Server). Supported versions that are affected are 3.0.0-3.2.19. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Helidon accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-28

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-06

NVD

CVE-2026-60853

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	helidon	3.2.20

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-200	The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Helidon product, specifically in the Imperative Web Server component. It affects version 3.2.20 and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially read a subset of data accessible by Helidon. The attack is difficult to perform and has a low impact on confidentiality.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Oracle Helidon 3.2.20 and involves unauthorized read access via HTTP. Detection requires checking the Helidon version and monitoring HTTP traffic for unusual data access patterns. No direct commands are provided in the context, but you should verify installed versions and inspect HTTP logs for suspicious requests targeting Helidon endpoints.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized read access to some data that Helidon can access. This may include sensitive information, depending on what Helidon is configured to handle. The impact is limited to confidentiality and does not allow modification or disruption of data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized data access, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations that mandate strict data protection. Organizations using Helidon 3.2.20 should assess their exposure and apply mitigations to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Helidon to a version later than 3.2.20 to address the vulnerability. Apply any available patches from Oracle immediately.

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