CVE-2026-60915

Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis

Unauthenticated Data Access 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 3.0.0-3.2.17 and 4.0.0-4.4.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Helidon accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Helidon accessible data. 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).

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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

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-60915

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	helidon	4.5.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
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 Fusion Middleware's Helidon product, specifically in the Imperative Web Server component. It affects version 4.5.0 and allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially compromise the system. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data, or unauthorized access to all accessible data in Helidon.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for vulnerable versions of Oracle Helidon 4.5.0. Use commands like 'curl -v http://[target]:[port]/' to inspect server responses or 'netstat -tulnp | grep [port]' to check for exposed HTTP ports. Review server logs for unusual HTTP requests targeting Helidon endpoints.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access, modify, or delete sensitive data within the Helidon system. This could lead to data breaches, loss of critical information, or unauthorized system access, potentially disrupting services or causing reputational damage.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations could face legal penalties, fines, or reputational harm if such breaches occur due to inadequate security measures.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade Oracle Helidon to a version beyond 4.5.0. If upgrading is not possible, restrict network access to Helidon ports using firewalls or disable the Imperative Web Server component if unused. Monitor for suspicious activity and apply Oracle's official patches as soon as available.

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