How severe is CVE-2001-0068?

CVE-2001-0068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0068?

CVE-2001-0068 affects Apple Mac Os Runtime For Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0068?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0068 published?

CVE-2001-0068 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0068

CVE-2001-0068 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os Runtime For Java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os Runtime For Java
Published: 2001-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to use malicious applets to read files outside of the CODEBASE context via the ARCHIVE applet parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0068?: Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to use malicious applets to read files outside of the CODEBASE context via the ARCHIVE applet parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-0068?: CVE-2001-0068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0068?: CVE-2001-0068 affects Apple Mac Os Runtime For Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0068 published?: CVE-2001-0068 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:mac_os_runtime_for_java:2.2.3:*:java:*:*:*:*:*

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