CVE-2013-3009

CVE-2013-3009 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Java 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.

Key facts

Description

The com.ibm.CORBA.iiop.ClientDelegate class in IBM Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 SR13-FP18, 5.0 before 5.0 SR16-FP3, 6 before 6 SR14, 6.0.1 before 6.0.1 SR6, and 7 before 7 SR5 improperly exposes the invoke method of the java.lang.reflect.Method class, which allows remote attackers to call setSecurityManager and bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via vectors related to the AccessController doPrivileged block.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3009?
The com.ibm.CORBA.iiop.ClientDelegate class in IBM Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 SR13-FP18, 5.0 before 5.0 SR16-FP3, 6 before 6 SR14, 6.0.1 before 6.0.1 SR6, and 7 before 7 SR5 improperly exposes the invoke method of the java.lang.reflect.Method class, which allows remote attackers to call setSecurityManager and bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via vectors related to the AccessController doPrivileged block.
How severe is CVE-2013-3009?
CVE-2013-3009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-3009 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3009?
CVE-2013-3009 primarily affects Ibm Java. In total, 62 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3009?
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-2013-3009 published?
CVE-2013-3009 was published on 2013-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (62)

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