CVE-2015-5236
CVE-2015-5236 is a high-severity vulnerability in Icedtea-web Project Icedtea-web with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-345.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-345
- Affected product: Icedtea-web Project Icedtea-web
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
It was discovered that the IcedTea-Web used codebase attribute of the <applet> tag on the HTML page that hosts Java applet in the Same Origin Policy (SOP) checks. As the specified codebase does not have to match the applet's actual origin, this allowed malicious site to bypass SOP via spoofed codebase value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5236?
- It was discovered that the IcedTea-Web used codebase attribute of the <applet> tag on the HTML page that hosts Java applet in the Same Origin Policy (SOP) checks. As the specified codebase does not have to match the applet's actual origin, this allowed malicious site to bypass SOP via spoofed codebase value.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5236?
- CVE-2015-5236 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-5236 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5236?
- CVE-2015-5236 affects Icedtea-web Project Icedtea-web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5236?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-5236 published?
- CVE-2015-5236 was published on 2022-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:icedtea-web_project:icedtea-web:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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