CVE-2010-1423
CriticalPublic exploitArgument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in (a) Java NPAPI plugin and (b) Java Deployment Toolkit in Java 6 Update 10, 19, and other versions, when running on Windows and possibly on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) -J or (2)…
Published Apr 15, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-1423 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Jdk (Oracle), Jre (Oracle), openjdk-11-openj9 (chainguard) and 5 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including openjdk-11-openj9 0.53.0-r0, openjdk-17-openj9 0.53.0-r0, openjdk-21-openj9 0.48.0-r2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
56%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in (a) Java NPAPI plugin and (b) Java Deployment Toolkit in Java 6 Update 10, 19, and other versions, when running on Windows and possibly on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) -J or (2) -XXaltjvm argument to javaws.exe, which is processed by the launch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JdkOracle | 1.6.0-update10 | 1.6.0 |
| JreOracle | 1.6.0-update_10 | 1.6.0 |
| openjdk-11-openj9chainguard | See advisory | 0.53.0-r0 |
| openjdk-17-openj9chainguard | See advisory | 0.53.0-r0 |
| openjdk-21-openj9chainguard | See advisory | 0.48.0-r2 |
Patched Releases
openjdk-11-openj9
0.53.0-r0
openjdk-17-openj9
0.53.0-r0
openjdk-21-openj9
0.48.0-r2
openjdk-25-openj9
0.59.0-r1
openjdk-26-openj9
0.59.0-r1
openjdk-8-openj9
0.53.0-r1
Jdk
<=1.6.0
Jre
<=1.6.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 15, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisory39260
- patchADV-2010-0853
- exploitMSF java_ws_arginject_altjvm.rb
- exploitExploitDB-41700
- exploithttp://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=67&Itemid=1
FAQ
Common Questions.
Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in (a) Java NPAPI plugin and (b) Java Deployment Toolkit in Java 6 Update 10, 19, and other versions, when running on Windows and possibly on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) -J or (2) -XXaltjvm argument to javaws.exe, which is pro…
Affected: Jdk (Oracle) versions 1.6.0-update10; Jre (Oracle) versions 1.6.0-update_10; openjdk-11-openj9 (chainguard), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including openjdk-11-openj9 0.53.0-r0, openjdk-17-openj9 0.53.0-r0, openjdk-21-openj9 0.48.0-r2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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