Improper input validation in Oracle Jdk
CVE-2026-60526
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).
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.001 (3.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Oracle Jdk — versions 1.8.0
- Oracle Jre — versions 1.8.0
- Oracle Corporation Java Se — versions 8u491, 8u491-perf
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert_us@oracle.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-60526?
- CVE-2026-60526 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2026-07-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-60526?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.