CVE-2007-5689

10.0 HIGH 5% exploit odds Fix listed Code execution Library

What it is

The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in SDK and JRE 1.3.x through 1.3.1_20 and 1.4.x through 1.4.2_15, and JDK and JRE 5.x through 5.0 Update 12 and 6.x through 6 Update 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, or read or modify arbitrary files, via applets that grant privileges to themselves.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 4.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2007-10-29 19:46 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:46 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 4.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 10.0 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2007-10-29 19:46 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:46 UTC
Exploit probability: 4.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Sun Jdk ≤ 1.6.0
Sun Jdk 1.5.0
Sun Jdk 1.6.0
Sun Jre ≤ 1.3.1
Sun Jre ≤ 1.4.2
Sun Jre ≤ 1.5.0
Sun Jre 1.3.0
Sun Jre 1.3.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 10.0

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record