CVE-2026-47063: High severity Oracle Java SE vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2026
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Updated

Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE accessible data.

Other sources

There exists a potential existential forgery vulnerability in CMS and protocols which use CMS. In Java, CMS is used to sign JAR files.

Red Hat

Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u491, 8u491-perf, 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 unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. 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 can be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. This vulnerability also 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

NVD

Affected Software

23 affected components
Oracle Java SE=8u491, =8u491-perf, =11.0.31, =17.0.19, =21.0.11, =25.0.3, =26.0.1
Oracle GraalVM for JDK=17.0.19, =21.0.11
Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition=21.3.18
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update491
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update491
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-update491
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update491
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
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty<=Continuous delivery

Event History

Jul 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 4, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-47063?

The severity of CVE-2026-47063 is classified as high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-47063?

CVE-2026-47063 is an existential forgery vulnerability that affects CMS and protocols using CMS.

3

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2026-47063?

To mitigate the risks of CVE-2026-47063, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Oracle for affected products.

4

Which Oracle products are affected by CVE-2026-47063?

CVE-2026-47063 affects Oracle JRE, Oracle JDK, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, and Oracle Java SE.

5

Is CVE-2026-47063 exploitative in nature?

Yes, CVE-2026-47063 is considered exploitable, particularly as it involves potential forgery in signed JAR files.

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