Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-0431 is an old Java 7 security sandbox bypass. It matters where legacy Java runtimes or plugins remain in use. The source bundle marks it as CISA KEV, so exposed legacy systems should be treated as urgent remediation targets, even though the recorded CVSS score is medium. Exposure is most likely on endpoints, servers, or application stacks still running Oracle Java SE 7 up to Update 11 or OpenJDK 7. The bundle does not provide a complete product inventory or CPE list. High priority for legacy cleanup. This is not a modern widespread Java issue, but known-exploited status means any remaining affected Java 7 deployment creates avoidable risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove unsupported Java 7 runtimes where possible.; Upgrade affected Java installations according to Oracle or distribution vendor guidance.; Disable browser Java plugins where business use is not required..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:19418CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16579CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0056CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-0431CVE reference · government-resource
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