CVE-2000-0563 Server-side request forgery in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 12 Jul 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

A malicious website can force the Java runtime to connect to arbitrary hosts, bypassing security restrictions and enabling server-side request forgery.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0563?

CVE-2000-0563 is a critical server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The URLConnection function in MacOS Runtime Java (MRJ) 2.1 and earlier and the Microsoft virtual machine (VM) for MacOS allows a malicious web site operator to connect to arbitrary hosts using a HTTP redirection, in violation of the Java security model.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0563?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os Runtime for Java.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0563?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0563 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2000-0563 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0563 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p854-gmj6-9jfw.