CVE-2026-71158 Missing authorization in Helidon

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access critical data in Helidon web servers due to missing authorization checks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-71158?

CVE-2026-71158 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Helidon, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Helidon product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Imperative Web Server). Supported versions that are affected are 3.0.0-3.2.17. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Helidon accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-71158?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Helidon.

How do I fix CVE-2026-71158?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-71158 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-71158 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-71158 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Helidon vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cvq5-9m6g-mg67.

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