July 2026 Java Platform Standard Edition 8u491, 8u491-perf, 11.0.31 Vulnerabilities in NetApp Products
Summary
Java SE versions 8u491, 8u491-perf and 11.0.31 are susceptible to vulnerabilities that could allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE. Refer to “Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2026” for additional details. Successful attacks of these vulnerabilities can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle Java SE, unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Java SE accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Java SE accessible data. NetApp reports that one or more additional products remain under investigation; review the canonical advisory for current status.
What this means
In plain English
Java SE versions 8u491, 8u491-perf and 11.0.31 are susceptible to vulnerabilities that could allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE. Refer to “Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2026” for additional details. The official description indicates that exploitation does not require prior authentication.
Recommended action
Vendor mitigation: Refer to “Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2026” for additional details. Temporary workaround: <p> If a product requires JRE but does not include it, please update JRE to a fixed version that aligns with the product requirements. <br><br> <a href=" target="_blank">Updating the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) used by SANtricity Storage Manager 11.10 or later </a> <br><br> In Full Support versions of Active IQ Unified Manager for Linux & Windows the Java software can be upgraded as specified in the product documentation. For assistance with upgrade issues please consult technical support. <br><br> In Full Support versions of OnCommand Insight the Java software can be upgraded. For assistance with the upgrade and access to the updated OnCommand Insight binaries please consult technical support. <br><br> </p> No fixed release is recorded in the parsed…
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Affected versions
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Fixed versions
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Mitigation checklist
- Refer to “Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2026” for additional details.
- <p> If a product requires JRE but does not include it, please update JRE to a fixed version that aligns with the product requirements. <br><br> <a href="https://kb.netapp.com/Advice_and_Troubleshooting/Data_Infrastructure_Management/E-Series_SANtricity_Management_Software/How_to_update_the_Java_Runtime_Environment_(JRE)__Storage_Manager_11.10_or_later" target="_blank">Updating the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) used by SANtricity Storage Manager 11.10 or later </a> <br><br> In Full Support versions of Active IQ Unified Manager for Linux & Windows the Java software can be upgraded as specified in the product documentation. For assistance with upgrade issues please consult technical support. <br><br> In Full Support versions of OnCommand Insight the Java software can be upgraded. For assistance with the upgrade and access to the updated OnCommand Insight binaries please consult technical support. <br><br> </p>
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