Is CVE-2020-2803 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-2803 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-2803 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-2803 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2803?

CVE-2020-2803 has a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-2803

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u251, 8u241, 11.0.6 and 14; Java SE Embedded: 8u241. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded. 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 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-2020-2803 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

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

Fedora1 product(s)

fedora

netapp13 product(s)

7-mode transition toolactive iq unified managercloud backupe-series performance analyzere-series santricity os controllere-series santricity web servicesoncommand insightoncommand workflow automationplug-in for symantec netbackupsantricity unified managersnapmanagersteelstore cloud integrated storage+1

openSUSE1 product(s)

leap

Oracle3 product(s)

jdkjreopenjdk

Source: NVD CPE · 37 total CPE entries