CVE-2013-2458: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 21 and...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Java 7 vulnerability from Oracle's June 2013 CPU affecting JRE 7 Update 21 and earlier and OpenJDK 7. The issue could let remote attackers affect confidentiality and integrity. Public details are limited, and the sandbox-bypass description comes from another vendor claim, not Oracle confirmation. Exposure is most likely on systems still running Oracle Java SE 7 Update 21 or earlier, OpenJDK 7, or old vendor-packaged Java 7 builds referenced by Red Hat, SUSE, Gentoo, HP, Mageia, Mandriva, or IBM advisories. Treat as high priority only if legacy Java 7 remains in the environment. The business risk is mainly outdated runtime exposure: old Java installations can create remote confidentiality and integrity risk, especially where browser plugins or untrusted Java content remain possible. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java runtimes and identify Java 7 Update 21 or earlier and OpenJDK 7 installations.; Apply Oracle June 2013 CPU or the relevant OS/vendor security advisory update.; Prioritize removal or replacement of obsolete Java 7 runtimes where business dependencies allow..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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