Is CVE-2012-5076 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-5076 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-5076 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2012-5076 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5076?

CVE-2012-5076 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2012-5076

Published: March 28, 2022

EPSS:91.71%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

The default Java security properties configuration did not restrict access to the com.sun.org.glassfish.external and com.sun.org.glassfish.gmbal packages. An untrusted Java application or applet could use these flaws to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle Java SE Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-03-28Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-18

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Java's default security configuration allows untrusted Java applications or applets to bypass sandbox restrictions. It is a high-severity flaw with a very high EPSS score of 0.91710, indicating a high probability of exploitation, and is confirmed to be actively exploited.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. This flaw allows for sandbox bypass, which is a critical security concern.

Recommended Action

It is crucial to update Java Runtime Environment to a patched version to prevent untrusted applications from bypassing security restrictions.

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-2012-5076 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-2012-5076 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.