Is CVE-2018-2581 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-2581 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-2581 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-2581 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-2581?

CVE-2018-2581 has a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2018-2581

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 18, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JavaFX). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u161, 8u152 and 9.0.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-2581 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

netapp17 product(s)

active iq unified managercloud backupe-series santricity management plug-inse-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage managere-series santricity web servicesoncommand insightoncommand shiftoncommand unified manageroncommand workflow automationplug-in for symantec netbackupsantricity cloud connector+5

Oracle2 product(s)

jdkjre

Red Hat1 product(s)

satellite

Source: NVD CPE · 28 total CPE entries