MEDIUM
CVE-2009-2676
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: August 5, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in JNLPAppletlauncher in Sun Java SE, and SE for Business, in JDK and JRE 6 Update 14 and earlier and JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 19 and earlier; and Java SE for Business in SDK and JRE 1.4.2_21 and earlier; allows remote attackers to create or modify arbitrary files via vectors involving an untrusted Java applet that accesses an old version of JNLPAppletLauncher.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-2676 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sun4 product(s)
java sejdkjresdk
Source: NVD CPE · 64 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (46)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36176Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36199Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36248Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37300Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37386Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37460Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-263490-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-2676
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 5, 2009
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-2676 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.