CVE-2009-1712

CVE-2009-1712 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-94
• Affected product: Apple Safari
• Published: 2009-06-10
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via an APPLET or OBJECT element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1712?

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via an APPLET or OBJECT element.

How severe is CVE-2009-1712?

CVE-2009-1712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1712?

CVE-2009-1712 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1712?

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-2009-1712 published?

CVE-2009-1712 was published on 2009-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
• http://osvdb.org/55022
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35379
• http://secunia.com/advisories/36790
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37746
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1022345
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613
• http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1950
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35350
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-836-1
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-857-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51266

Affected products (34)

• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.8:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.9:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.4:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.2:-:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.4:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.4:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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