CVE-2026-60526: Input Validation

Published Jul 21, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in Oracle Java SE (component: Installation). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u491 and 8u491-perf. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Java SE executes 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 takeover of Oracle Java SE. 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 6.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

6 affected components
Oracle Java SE (Installation)=8u491
Oracle Java SE (Installation)=8u491-perf
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update491
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update491
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update491
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update491

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u491-perf
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u491

Event History

Jul 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-60526?

The severity of CVE-2026-60526 is classified as medium with a score of 6.7.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-60526?

To fix CVE-2026-60526, users should update Oracle Java SE to a non-vulnerable version.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-60526?

CVE-2026-60526 affects Oracle Java SE versions 8u491 and 8u491-perf.

4

Who is at risk from CVE-2026-60526?

Low privileged attackers with logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle Java SE executes are at risk from CVE-2026-60526.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-60526?

CVE-2026-60526 is categorized as an Input Validation vulnerability.

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