How severe is CVE-2007-2435?

CVE-2007-2435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2435?

CVE-2007-2435 primarily affects Sun Java Enterprise System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2435?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-2435 published?

CVE-2007-2435 was published on 2007-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2435

CVE-2007-2435 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Enterprise System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Java Enterprise System
Published: 2007-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 10 and earlier, and Java Web Start in SDK and JRE 1.4.2_13 and earlier, allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions via an application that grants privileges to itself, related to "Incorrect Use of System Classes" and probably related to support for JNLP files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2435?: Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 10 and earlier, and Java Web Start in SDK and JRE 1.4.2_13 and earlier, allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions via an application that grants privileges to itself, related to "Incorrect Use of System Classes" and probably related to support for JNLP files.
How severe is CVE-2007-2435?: CVE-2007-2435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2435?: CVE-2007-2435 primarily affects Sun Java Enterprise System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2435?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-2435 published?: CVE-2007-2435 was published on 2007-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_enterprise_system:*:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:*:update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:*:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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