Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · High · None
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 5 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: AWT, JavaFX). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u471, 8u471-b50, 8u471-perf, 11.0.29, 17.0.17, 21.0.9, 25.0.1; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.17 and 21.0.9; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 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 7.4 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Oracle Java SE | 8u471; 8u471-b50; 8u471-perf; 11.0.29; 17.0.17; 21.0.9; 25.0.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Oracle | Oracle GraalVM for JDK | 17.0.17; 21.0.9 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Oracle | Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition | 21.3.16 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Oracle Java SE VendorOracle Affected 8u471; 8u471-b50; 8u471-perf; 11.0.29; 17.0.17; 21.0.9; 25.0.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Oracle GraalVM for JDK VendorOracle Affected 17.0.17; 21.0.9 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition VendorOracle Affected 21.3.16 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 17
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm:21.3.16:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* | 21.3.16 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm_for_jdk:17.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 17.0.17 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm_for_jdk:21.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 21.0.9 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update471:*:*:-:*:*:* | 1.8.0 update471 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update471:*:*:enterprise_performance_pack:*:*:* | 1.8.0 update471 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update471_b50:*:*:-:*:*:* | 1.8.0 update471_b50 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:11.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.0.29 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:17.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 17.0.17 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:21.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 21.0.9 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:25.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 25.0.1 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm:21.3.16:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* Versions 21.3.16 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm_for_jdk:17.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 17.0.17 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:graalvm_for_jdk:21.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 21.0.9 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update471:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions 1.8.0 update471 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update471:*:*:enterprise_performance_pack:*:*:* Versions 1.8.0 update471 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update471_b50:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions 1.8.0 update471_b50 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:11.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.0.29 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:17.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 17.0.17 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:21.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 21.0.9 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:25.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 25.0.1 Vulnerable ·Oracle
Show 7 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update471:*:*:-:*:*:* | 1.8.0 update471 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update471:*:*:enterprise_performance_pack:*:*:* | 1.8.0 update471 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update471_b50:*:*:-:*:*:* | 1.8.0 update471_b50 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:11.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.0.29 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:17.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 17.0.17 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:21.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 21.0.9 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:25.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 25.0.1 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update471:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions 1.8.0 update471 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update471:*:*:enterprise_performance_pack:*:*:* Versions 1.8.0 update471 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update471_b50:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions 1.8.0 update471_b50 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:11.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.0.29 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:17.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 17.0.17 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:21.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 21.0.9 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:25.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 25.0.1 Vulnerable ·Oracle
Remediation
Red Hat 5 advisories
- RHSA-2026:1606 Released 2026-02-02 · Red Hat rating ImportantOpenJDK 25.0.2 Security Update for Windows Builds
- Temurin Build of OpenJDK 25.0.2
- RHSA-2026:0900 Released 2026-01-26 · Red Hat rating ImportantOpenJDK 21.0.10 Security Update for Windows Builds
- Red Hat Build of OpenJDK 21.0.10
- RHSA-2026:0898 Released 2026-01-26 · Red Hat rating ImportantOpenJDK 17.0.18 Security Update for Windows Builds
- Red Hat Build of OpenJDK 17.0.18
Show 2 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2026:0896 Released 2026-01-26 · Red Hat rating ImportantOpenJDK 8u482 Windows Security Update
- Red Hat Build of OpenJDK 8u482
- RHSA-2026:0849 Released 2026-01-21 · Red Hat rating ModerateOpenJDK 11.0.30 ELS Security Update for Windows Builds
- OPENJDK ELS 11.0.30
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle Java SE — oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2026.html
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-17645 Uncontrolled resource consumption in Oracle Java SEPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-17633 Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise…Priority LOW 27
- TI-2026-17625 Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise…Priority LOW 22
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| OPENJDK ELS 11.0.30 | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0849 |
| Red Hat Build of OpenJDK 17.0.18 | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0898 |
| Red Hat Build of OpenJDK 21.0.10 | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0900 |
| Red Hat Build of OpenJDK 8u482 | Fixed | RHSA-2026:0896 |
| Temurin Build of OpenJDK 25.0.2 | Fixed | RHSA-2026:1606 |
Not affected: 9 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
- Red Hat build of OpenJDK 1.8
- Red Hat build of OpenJDK 11 ELS
- Red Hat build of OpenJDK 17
- Red Hat build of OpenJDK 21
- Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-21932
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qc7q-3c5c-f8mv
- 2026-10-09 Fix available: RHSA-2026:0849 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-09 Fix available: RHSA-2026:1606 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-09 Fix available: OPENJDK ELS 11.0.30, Temurin Build of OpenJDK 25.0.2 · Red Hat
References
Advisory 1
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Sources
- CVE-2026-21932 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-21932 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qc7q-3c5c-f8mv · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-21932 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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