Is CVE-2018-2938 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-2938 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-2938 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-2938 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-2938?

CVE-2018-2938 has a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-2938

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

9.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. While the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVE-2018-2938 addresses CVE-2018-1313. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-2938 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.0.

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 ComplexityHigh

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected Vendors & Products

netapp13 product(s)

active iq unified managercloud backupe-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage manageroncommand insightoncommand unified manageroncommand workflow automationplug-in for symantec netbackupsnapmanagersteelstore cloud integrated storagestorage replication adapter for clustered data ontapvasa provider for clustered data ontap+1

Oracle2 product(s)

jdkjre

Source: NVD CPE · 19 total CPE entries