How severe is CVE-2015-2596?

CVE-2015-2596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2596?

CVE-2015-2596 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2596?

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

When was CVE-2015-2596 published?

CVE-2015-2596 was published on 2015-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2596

CVE-2015-2596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jdk
Published: 2015-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u80 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2596?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u80 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.
How severe is CVE-2015-2596?: CVE-2015-2596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2596?: CVE-2015-2596 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2596 published?: CVE-2015-2596 was published on 2015-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update80:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update_80:*:*:*:*:*:*

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