CVE-2025-50106: Oracle Java SE & GraalVM RCE Vulnerability

CVE-2025-50106 Overview

Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: 2D). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u451, 8u451-perf, 11.0.27, 17.0.15, 21.0.7, 24.0.1; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.15, 21.0.7 and 24.0.1; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.14. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via multiple protocols to compromise the affected products. Successful exploitation can result in a complete system takeover.

Critical Impact
Remote code execution that can lead to system takeover

Affected Products

Oracle Java SE 8u451
Oracle Java SE 11.0.27
Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 21.3.14

Discovery Timeline

Not Available - Vulnerability discovered
Not Available - Responsible disclosure to Oracle
Not Available - CVE CVE-2025-50106 assigned
Not Available - Oracle releases security patch
2025-07-15 - CVE CVE-2025-50106 published to NVD
2025-11-03 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-50106

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability affects the 2D component of Oracle Java SE, allowing attackers to remotely execute code and compromise the system entirely. This is achieved through malicious data fed to APIs within the component, often using web services.

Root Cause

Improper input validation in the 2D component leads to execution of arbitrary code.

Attack Vector

The attack vector for CVE-2025-50106 is network-based, relying on attackers gaining access using multiple protocols.

java

// Example exploitation code (sanitized)
import javax.swing.*;

public class Exploit {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "You've been compromised!");
    }
}

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-50106

Indicators of Compromise

Unexpected network traffic patterns
Unusual Java application behavior
Unknown or unauthorized API usage

Detection Strategies

Network monitoring should be employed to detect unexpected external connections. Utilize Java monitoring tools to alert on non-standard Java application behaviors.

Monitoring Recommendations

Implement continuous monitoring for network anomalies and API activity analytics.

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-50106

Immediate Actions Required

Upgrade Java SE and GraalVM to patched versions
Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity

Patch Information

Refer to the Oracle Security Alert CPUJuly2025 for patches and updates.

Workarounds

Restrict network access to Java applications and enforce strict API usage policies.

bash

# Configuration example
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8080 -j DROP