CVE-2013-0431

CVE-2013-0431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jre with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-05-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-693.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, and OpenJDK 7, allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Java security sandbox via unspecified vectors related to JMX, aka "Issue 52," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1490.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0431?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, and OpenJDK 7, allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Java security sandbox via unspecified vectors related to JMX, aka "Issue 52," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1490.
How severe is CVE-2013-0431?
CVE-2013-0431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-0431 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2013-0431 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-05-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0431?
CVE-2013-0431 primarily affects Oracle Jre. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0431?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2013-0431 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2013-0431 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2013-0442. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-05-25).
When was CVE-2013-0431 published?
CVE-2013-0431 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-08-14.

References

Affected products (12)

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