CVE-2026-21945

HIGH
2026-01-20 [email protected]
7.5
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch Released
Apr 09, 2026 - 14:30 nvd
Patch available
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 20, 2026 - 22:15 nvd
HIGH 7.5

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u471, 8u471-b50, 8u471-perf, 11.0.29, 17.0.17, 21.0.9, 25.0.1; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.17 and 21.0.9; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Note: This vulnerability 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. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Analysis

Remote denial of service in Oracle Java SE, GraalVM for JDK, and GraalVM Enterprise Edition allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger application hangs or crashes via network-accessible protocols. Multiple Java versions including JDK 8u471, 11.0.29, 17.0.17, 21.0.9, and 25.0.1 are affected through a flaw in the Security component. …

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Remediation

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

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Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +38
POC: 0

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CVE-2026-21945 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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