How severe is CVE-2011-2514?

CVE-2011-2514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2514?

CVE-2011-2514 primarily affects Redhat Icedtea-web. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2514?

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

When was CVE-2011-2514 published?

CVE-2011-2514 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2514

CVE-2011-2514 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Icedtea-web 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% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Icedtea-web
Published: 2014-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP) implementation in IcedTea6 1.9.x before 1.9.9 and before 1.8.9, and IcedTea-Web 1.1.x before 1.1.1 and before 1.0.4, allows remote attackers to trick victims into granting access to local files by modifying the content of the Java Web Start Security Warning dialog box to represent a different filename than the file for which access will be granted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2514?: The Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP) implementation in IcedTea6 1.9.x before 1.9.9 and before 1.8.9, and IcedTea-Web 1.1.x before 1.1.1 and before 1.0.4, allows remote attackers to trick victims into granting access to local files by modifying the content of the Java Web Start Security Warning dialog box to represent a different filename than the file for which access will be granted.
How severe is CVE-2011-2514?: CVE-2011-2514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2514?: CVE-2011-2514 primarily affects Redhat Icedtea-web. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2514?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2514 published?: CVE-2011-2514 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea-web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea-web:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea-web:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea-web:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea-web:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:icedtea6:1.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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