CVE-2013-5784 Code injection in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 16 Oct 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via scripting vectors in Oracle Java SE, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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: Available

What is CVE-2013-5784?

CVE-2013-5784 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 16 Oct 2013. 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

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, and Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect integrity via vectors related to SCRIPTING.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5784?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5784?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2013-5784 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5784 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m45v-56wf-mp49.