CVE-2004-1029

What it is

The Sun Java Plugin capability in Java 2 Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2_01, 1.4.2_04, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access between Javascript and Java applets during data transfer, which allows remote attackers to load unsafe classes and execute arbitrary code by using the reflection API to access private Java packages.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

17.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2005-03-01 05:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:06 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 17.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2005-03-01 05:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:06 UTC

Exploit probability

17.0% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• HP Java sdk-rte 1.3
• HP Java sdk-rte 1.4
• Sun Jdk 1.3.1_01
• Sun Jdk 1.3.1_01a
• Sun Jdk 1.3.1_02
• Sun Jdk 1.3.1_03
• Sun Jdk 1.3.1_04
• Sun Jdk 1.3.1_05

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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