Is CVE-2012-4681 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-4681 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-4681 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2012-4681 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4681?

CVE-2012-4681 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2012-4681

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:93.95%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE allow for remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE allow for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Oracle Java SE's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component allows for remote code execution. The extremely high EPSS score of 0.93952 signifies a very high probability of exploitation, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms it is being actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update Oracle Java SE to a patched version to mitigate the risk of remote code execution.

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-2012-4681 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-2012-4681 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.