HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-1489
CRITICAL

CVE-2013-1489

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 31, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 10 and Update 11, when running on Windows using Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, and Google Chrome, allows remote attackers to bypass the "Very High" security level of the Java Control Panel and execute unsigned Java code without prompting the user via unknown vectors, aka "Issue 53" and the "Java Security Slider" vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-1489 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Google1 product(s)
chrome
Microsoft1 product(s)
internet explorer
Mozilla1 product(s)
firefox
opera1 product(s)
opera browser
Oracle2 product(s)
jdkjre
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpufeb2013-1841061.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpufeb2013-1841061.html

All References (28)

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http://blogs.computerworld.com/malware-and-vulnerabilities/21693/yet-another-java-security-flaw-discovered-number-53
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136439120408139&w=2
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136733161405818&w=2
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0237.html
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jan/241
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http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/28/new-vulnerability-bypasses-oracles-attempt-to-stop-malware-drive-by-downloads-via-java-applets/
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http://www.informationweek.com/security/application-security/java-security-work-remains-bug-hunter-sa/240147150
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/858729US Government Resource
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpufeb2013-1841061.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.scmagazine.com.au/News/330453%2Cjava-still-unsafe-new-flaws-discovered.aspx
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-032A.htmlUS Government Resource
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http://www.zdnet.com/java-update-doesnt-prevent-silent-exploits-at-all-7000010422/
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15906
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19171
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http://blogs.computerworld.com/malware-and-vulnerabilities/21693/yet-another-java-security-flaw-discovered-number-53

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-1489
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 31, 2013

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2013-1489 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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