How severe is CVE-2018-2569?

CVE-2018-2569 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-2569 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2569?

CVE-2018-2569 affects Oracle Java Me. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2569?

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-2018-2569 published?

CVE-2018-2569 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2569

CVE-2018-2569 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Java Me with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Java Me
Published: 2018-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Java ME SDK component of Oracle Java Micro Edition (subcomponent: Installer). The supported version that is affected is 8.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java ME SDK executes to compromise Java ME SDK. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java ME SDK. Note: This applies to the Windows platform only. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2569?: Vulnerability in the Java ME SDK component of Oracle Java Micro Edition (subcomponent: Installer). The supported version that is affected is 8.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java ME SDK executes to compromise Java ME SDK. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java ME SDK. Note: This applies to the Windows platform only. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2018-2569?: CVE-2018-2569 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-2569 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2569?: CVE-2018-2569 affects Oracle Java Me. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2569?: 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-2018-2569 published?: CVE-2018-2569 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:java_me:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*