How severe is CVE-2009-1104?

CVE-2009-1104 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1104 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1104?

CVE-2009-1104 affects Sun Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1104?

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

When was CVE-2009-1104 published?

CVE-2009-1104 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1104

CVE-2009-1104 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Sun Java
Published: 2009-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Java Plug-in in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; and 1.4.2_19 and earlier does not prevent Javascript that is loaded from the localhost from connecting to other ports on the system, which allows user-assisted attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via LiveConnect, aka CR 6724331. NOTE: this vulnerability can be leveraged with separate cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities for remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1104?: The Java Plug-in in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; and 1.4.2_19 and earlier does not prevent Javascript that is loaded from the localhost from connecting to other ports on the system, which allows user-assisted attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via LiveConnect, aka CR 6724331. NOTE: this vulnerability can be leveraged with separate cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities for remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-1104?: CVE-2009-1104 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1104 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1104?: CVE-2009-1104 affects Sun Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1104?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1104 published?: CVE-2009-1104 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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