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

29 affected componentsFixes available
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 AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM PowerVM VIOS<=4.1
debian/openjdk-11<=11.0.24+8-2~deb11u1
11.0.32.1+1-1~deb11u111.0.32.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-17<=17.0.12+7-2~deb11u1, <=17.0.19+10-1~deb12u2
17.0.20.1+1-1~deb11u117.0.20.1+1-1~deb12u117.0.20.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-21<=21.0.11+10-1~deb13u2
21.0.12.1+1-1~deb13u121.0.12.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-25<=25.0.3+9-2~deb13u1
25.0.4.1+1-1~deb13u125.0.4+7-125.0.4.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-26
26.0.2.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-8
8u504-ga-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.32.1+1-1~deb11u1Fixed in 11.0.32.1+1-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-17 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.20.1+1-1~deb11u1Fixed in 17.0.20.1+1-1~deb12u1Fixed in 17.0.20.1+1-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-21 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.0.12.1+1-1~deb13u1Fixed in 21.0.12.1+1-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-25 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.0.4.1+1-1~deb13u1Fixed in 25.0.4+7-1Fixed in 25.0.4.1+1-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-26 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.0.2.1+1-1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u504-ga-1

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 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 26, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:12 AM
Description
Aug 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:14 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 31, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:39 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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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