Is CVE-2018-2942 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-2942 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-2942 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-2942 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-2942?

CVE-2018-2942 has a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-2942

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

8.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Windows DLL). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit 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 takeover of Java SE. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-2942 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.

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 8.3.

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 InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/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 · 17 total CPE entries