How severe is CVE-2006-4302?

CVE-2006-4302 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4302 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4302?

CVE-2006-4302 primarily affects Sun J2se. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4302?

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

When was CVE-2006-4302 published?

CVE-2006-4302 was published on 2006-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4302

CVE-2006-4302 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun J2se with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun J2se
Published: 2006-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Java Plug-in J2SE 1.3.0_02 through 5.0 Update 5, and Java Web Start 1.0 through 1.2 and J2SE 1.4.2 through 5.0 Update 5, allows remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities by specifying a JRE version that contain vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4302?: The Java Plug-in J2SE 1.3.0_02 through 5.0 Update 5, and Java Web Start 1.0 through 1.2 and J2SE 1.4.2 through 5.0 Update 5, allows remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities by specifying a JRE version that contain vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2006-4302?: CVE-2006-4302 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4302 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4302?: CVE-2006-4302 primarily affects Sun J2se. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4302?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4302 published?: CVE-2006-4302 was published on 2006-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:j2se:1.3.0_02:*:sdk:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:j2se:1.4.2:*:sdk:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:j2se:5.0:*:sdk:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:j2se:5.0_update1:*:sdk:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:j2se:5.0_update5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_start:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_start:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_start:1.0.1_01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_start:1.0.1_02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_start:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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