How severe is CVE-2008-3110?

CVE-2008-3110 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3110 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3110?

CVE-2008-3110 primarily affects Sun Jdk. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3110?

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

When was CVE-2008-3110 published?

CVE-2008-3110 was published on 2008-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3110

CVE-2008-3110 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Jdk
Published: 2008-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in scripting language support in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 Update 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by using an applet to read information from another applet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3110?: Unspecified vulnerability in scripting language support in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 Update 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by using an applet to read information from another applet.
How severe is CVE-2008-3110?: CVE-2008-3110 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3110 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3110?: CVE-2008-3110 primarily affects Sun Jdk. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3110?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3110 published?: CVE-2008-3110 was published on 2008-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:*:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:*:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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