CVE-2026-101581: Vulnerability in the Helidon product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: helidon-webclient-dns-resolver-ro
CVE-2026-101581 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Vulnerability in the Helidon product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: helidon-webclient-dns-resolver-round-robin). Supported versions that are affected are 4.0.0-4.5.5 and 27.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via DNS to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Helidon accessible data and unaut
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 76%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2026-10-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-22 |
Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-101581?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-101581 being exploited?
CVE-2026-101581 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-101581 affect?
CVE-2026-101581 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Vulnerability in the Helidon product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: helidon-webclient-dns-resolver-round-robin). Supported versions that are affected are 4.0.0-4.5.5 and 27.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthentica
How urgent is CVE-2026-101581?
Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action