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CVE-2026-47058 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief
The CVE-2026-47058 vulnerability is a difficult-to-exploit issue in the Scripting component of Oracle Java SE, affecting versions 8u491, 8u491-perf, and 11.0.31. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise Oracle Java SE, potentially leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data. Organizations should review their Java SE deployments and apply updates immediately to mitigate this high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4.
- Vendor
- Oracle Corporation
- Product
- Oracle Java SE
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-03
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-03
Who should care
Organizations using Oracle Java SE, specifically versions 8u491, 8u491-perf, and 11.0.31, should apply updates immediately. This includes operators managing Java SE deployments, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of their systems. Additionally, organizations should review their current configurations, assess potential exposure, and implement compensating controls if necessary.
Technical summary
Vulnerability in Oracle Java SE, specifically in the Scripting component. Affected versions include Oracle Java SE: 8u491, 8u491-perf, and 11.0.31. Difficult to exploit, allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Java SE accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Java SE accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
Defensive priority
Oracle Java SE vulnerability with high CVSS score of 7.4, requires immediate attention
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply Oracle Java SE updates to affected versions
- Restrict network access to Oracle Java SE
- Monitor for suspicious activity
- Implement compensating controls
- Inventory and verify Oracle Java SE versions
Evidence notes
Vulnerability in Oracle Java SE, specifically in the Scripting component. Affected versions include Oracle Java SE: 8u491, 8u491-perf, and 11.0.31. Difficult to exploit, allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Java SE accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Java SE accessible data.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-47058 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47058
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-47058 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47058
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.