How severe is CVE-2009-2718?

CVE-2009-2718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2718?

CVE-2009-2718 affects Sun Java Se. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2718?

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

When was CVE-2009-2718 published?

CVE-2009-2718 was published on 2009-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2718

CVE-2009-2718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Se with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Java Se
Published: 2009-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 on X11 does not impose the intended constraint on distance from the window border to the Security Warning Icon, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to trick a user into interacting unsafely with an untrusted applet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2718?: The Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 on X11 does not impose the intended constraint on distance from the window border to the Security Warning Icon, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to trick a user into interacting unsafely with an untrusted applet.
How severe is CVE-2009-2718?: CVE-2009-2718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2718?: CVE-2009-2718 affects Sun Java Se. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2718?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2718 published?: CVE-2009-2718 was published on 2009-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_se:6:14:*:*:*:*:*:*

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