CVE-2008-0628

7.8 HIGH 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the "external general entities" property is false, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks and cause a denial of service or access restricted resources.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 3.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2008-02-06 21:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:50 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2008-02-06 21:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:50 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-264
Record status: Modified

Affected

Sun Jdk 1.6
Sun Jre ≤ 1.6.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.8

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record