CVE-2013-0431 Oracle JRE Sandbox Bypass
Attackers can bypass the Java security sandbox via JMX vectors, requiring user assistance, affecting Java SE and OpenJDK users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 25 May 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-0431?
CVE-2013-0431 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jre, published on 31 Jan 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, and OpenJDK 7, allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Java security sandbox via unspecified vectors related to JMX, aka "Issue 52," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1490.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0431?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Oracle Jre, Oracle Openjdk.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0431?
Upgrade to a fixed version. US federal agencies must fix it by 15 Jun 2022.
Is CVE-2013-0431 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2013-0431 in the wild since at least 25 May 2022, including in ransomware campaigns.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Jre
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3cw-j9j9-5pc4.