Is CVE-2013-0431 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-0431 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-0431 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2013-0431 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-0431?

CVE-2013-0431 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2013-0431

Published: May 25, 2022

EPSS:91.59%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle allows remote attackers to bypass the Java security sandbox.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle JRE Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle allows remote attackers to bypass the Java security sandbox.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-15⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) allows remote attackers to bypass the Java security sandbox. It is a high-severity issue with a very high EPSS score of 0.91587, 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 remote attackers 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-2013-0431 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-2013-0431 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.