CVE-2013-0431
MediumExploitedPublic exploitOpenJDK: JMX Introspector missing package access check (JMX, 8000539, SE-2012-01 Issue 52)
Published Jan 27, 2013 · Updated Oct 2, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-0431 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Jre (Oracle), Openjdk (Oracle), java-1.7.0-openjdk-demo (amazon) and 20 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 14, 2013 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including java 1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.4.0-1jpp.2.el6_4, java 1.7.0-openjdk-1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.el5_9, java-1_7_0-ibm 1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
90%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, and OpenJDK 7, allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Java security sandbox via unspecified vectors related to JMX, aka "Issue 52," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1490.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 25, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 14, 2013 | Jun 15, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | May 25, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | May 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
54 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JreOracle | 1.7.0, 1.7.0-update1, 1.7.0-update10, 1.7.0-update11, 1.7.0-update2, 1.7.0-update3, 1.7.0-update4, 1.7.0-update5 | n/a |
| OpenjdkOracle | 7 | n/a |
| java-1.7.0-openjdk-demoamazon | See advisory | 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.17.amzn1 |
| java-1.7.0-openjdk-develamazon | See advisory | 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.17.amzn1 |
| java-1.7.0-openjdkamazon | See advisory | 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.17.amzn1 |
Patched Releases
java
1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.4.0-1jpp.2.el6_4, 1.7.0-openjdk-1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.el5_9
java-1_7_0-ibm
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-alsa
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-devel
1.7.0_sr7.0-0.5.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-jdbc
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-plugin
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-accessibility
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-devel
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-headless
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-demo
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-devel
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-headless
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-javadoc
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-src
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1.7.0-openjdk
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el5_9, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el6_3, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.17.amzn1
java-1.7.0-openjdk-demo
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el5_9, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el6_3, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.17.amzn1
java-1.7.0-openjdk-devel
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el5_9, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el6_3, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.17.amzn1
java-1.7.0-openjdk-javadoc
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el5_9, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el6_3, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.17.amzn1
java-1.7.0-openjdk-src
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el5_9, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.0.1.el6_3, 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.17.amzn1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 27, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 14, 2013
Added to CISA KEV
May 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 25, 2022
Last updated
Oct 2, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure
References
- advisoryhttp://arstechnica.com/security/2013/01/critical-java-vulnerabilies-confirmed-in-latest-version/
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2013:0377
- advisoryHPSBUX02857
- advisoryHPSBMU02874
- advisoryRHSA-2013:0237
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, and OpenJDK 7, allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Java security sandbox via unspecified vectors related to JMX, aka "Issue 52," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1490.
Affected: Jre (Oracle) versions 1.7.0, 1.7.0-update1, 1.7.0-update10, 1.7.0-update11, 1.7.0-update2, 1.7.0-update3, 1.7.0-update4, 1.7.0-update5; Openjdk (Oracle) versions 7; java-1.7.0-openjdk-demo (amazon), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 14, 2013 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on May 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including java 1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.4.0-1jpp.2.el6_4, java 1.7.0-openjdk-1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.el5_9, java-1_7_0-ibm 1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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