How severe is CVE-2013-0402?

CVE-2013-0402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-0402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0402?

CVE-2013-0402 primarily affects Oracle Javafx. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0402?

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-2013-0402 published?

CVE-2013-0402 was published on 2013-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0402

CVE-2013-0402 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Javafx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Oracle Javafx
Published: 2013-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier and JavaFX 2.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to JavaFX, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0402?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier and JavaFX 2.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to JavaFX, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.
How severe is CVE-2013-0402?: CVE-2013-0402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-0402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0402?: CVE-2013-0402 primarily affects Oracle Javafx. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0402?: 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-2013-0402 published?: CVE-2013-0402 was published on 2013-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:javafx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*

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