Is CVE-2010-0840 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2010-0840 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2010-0840 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2010-0840 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-0840?

CVE-2010-0840 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2010-0840

Published: May 25, 2022

EPSS:92.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Java SE component allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via Unknown vectors.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle JRE Unspecified Vulnerability

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Java SE component allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via Unknown vectors.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-15

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Java SE components allows remote attackers to impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high EPSS score of 0.92077 and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog indicate a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The exploitation vectors are unspecified but are remote.

Recommended Action

Ensure all Java Runtime Environment installations are updated to the latest secure versions. Remove or disable Java if it is not essential for system operations.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-0840 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2010-0840 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.