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OracleCVE-2026-60166

Oracle Java SE: unauthenticated attacker could compromise Oracle Java SE

Low3.1CVE-2026-60166 · Published Jul 21, 2026 · updated Aug 3, 2026

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).

Oracle advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
Oracle Java SE
Product
<= 8u491No fix yet
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Severity from
the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
Weakness
CWE-693

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