CVE-2026-73929: High severity Oracle Helidon (Imperative Web Server) vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2026
·
Updated

Vulnerability in the Helidon product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Imperative Web Server). Supported versions that are affected are 4.0.0-4.5.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. While the vulnerability is in Helidon, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Helidon accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Helidon accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Helidon. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Oracle Helidon (Imperative Web Server)=4.5.3
Oracle Helidon=4.5.3

Event History

Aug 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the affected Helidon Imperative Web Server over HTTP can exploit it. No user interaction or prior privileges are required.

2

Which deployment is known to be affected?

Oracle identifies Helidon Imperative Web Server version 4.5.3 as the supported affected version. The provided information does not identify configuration-specific prerequisites.

3

What could a successful attack allow?

An attacker may gain unauthorized read access to a subset of Helidon-accessible data and unauthorized ability to update, insert, or delete some accessible data. A successful attack can also cause a partial denial of service, and may significantly affect additional products because the scope changes.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203