How severe is CVE-2020-2816?

CVE-2020-2816 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2816 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-2020-2816?

CVE-2020-2816 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 116 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2816?

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-2020-2816 published?

CVE-2020-2816 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2816

CVE-2020-2816 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jdk
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE product of Oracle Java SE (component: JSSE). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 11.0.6 and 14. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE accessible data. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2816?: Vulnerability in the Java SE product of Oracle Java SE (component: JSSE). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 11.0.6 and 14. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE accessible data. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2020-2816?: CVE-2020-2816 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2816 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-2020-2816?: CVE-2020-2816 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 116 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2816?: 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-2020-2816 published?: CVE-2020-2816 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (116)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:11.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:11.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update111:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update121:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update131:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update141:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update151:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update161:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update171:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update181:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update191:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update201:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update21:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update211:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update221:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update231:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update241:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update25:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update251:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update40:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update45:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update51:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update55:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:openjdk:7:update60:*:*:*:*:*:*

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