CVE-2026-62574: High severity Oracle Java SE (component: Install) vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: Install). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u491, 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 low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition executes to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

18 affected components
Oracle Java SE (component: Install)>=8u491<=8u491, >=11.0.31<=11.0.31, >=17.0.19<=17.0.19, >=21.0.11<=21.0.11, >=25.0.3<=25.0.3, >=26.0.1<=26.0.1
Oracle GraalVM for JDK>=17.0.19<=17.0.19, >=21.0.11<=21.0.11
Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition>=21.3.18<=21.3.18
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=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

Event History

Jul 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:39 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-62574?

CVE-2026-62574 has a high severity rating of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-62574?

To remediate CVE-2026-62574, update to the latest version of Oracle Java SE or Oracle GraalVM as specified in Oracle's security updates.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2026-62574?

CVE-2026-62574 affects the Install component of Oracle Java SE and Oracle GraalVM for JDK.

4

Are there any affected versions for CVE-2026-62574?

Yes, affected versions include Oracle Java SE 8u491, 11.0.31, 17.0.19, 21.0.11, 25.0.3, 26.0.1 and Oracle GraalVM for JDK 17.0.19 and 21.0.11.

5

What types of security impacts does CVE-2026-62574 have?

CVE-2026-62574 could lead to potential unauthorized access and compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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