CVE-2026-62574: Oracle Java SE and GraalVM compromise in Install component

CVE-2026-62574 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-07-21

A vulnerability in the installation component of Oracle Java SE and GraalVM could allow a user with basic access to the underlying computer system to take full control of the Java environment. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of application logic, or disruption of services running on the affected software. Organizations using these versions should apply the latest security updates from Oracle to prevent local attackers from compromising their Java infrastructure.

Technologies: Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, Oracle Graalvm For Jdk, Oracle Java SE. Vendors: Oracle.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-62574 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-62574 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-62574?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 21 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 21.3.18; Oracle Graalvm For Jdk 17.0.19, 21.0.11; Oracle Java SE 8u491, 11.0.31, 17.0.19, 21.0.11, 25.0.3, 26.0.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-62574?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-62574 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-62574?
Check whether you run Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, Oracle Graalvm For Jdk or Oracle Java SE at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A vulnerability exists in the 'Install' component of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, and Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. The flaw is categorized as easily exploitable and requires the attacker to have local logon credentials to the infrastructure where the software is executing. Successful exploitation allows a low-privileged attacker to achieve a complete compromise of the Java environment, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects multiple major versions including Java 8, 11, 17, 21, 25, and 26. Users are advised to refer to the Oracle Critical Patch Update for July 2026 for remediation details.

Affected products

  • 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, 21.0.11
  • Oracle Corporation GraalVM Enterprise Edition 21.3.18

Timeline

  • 2026-07-21: advisory: Initial disclosure by Oracle and NVD publication.

References

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