7.5

CVE-2001-1008: sun java_plug-in

CVSS: 7.5v2.0HighModified
Published 02-04-2003Last modified 08-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2001-1008 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in sun java_plug-in. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Overall risk
40/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
1.73%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference

Timeline

  1. 02-04-2003
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 08-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Java Plugin 1.4 for JRE 1.3 executes signed applets even if the certificate is expired, which could allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via an applet that has been signed by an expired certificate.

CVSS metrics

1 score · 1 source · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

1.73%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

77%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 1.73% on 18-09-2026

18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score
1.73%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

1 found
  • referenceUnverified

    Exploit Reference (securityfocus.com)

    Maturity: unknown

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

No weakness data has been published for this record.

Affected systems

Sun2 products

1 vendor · 2 products

References

3 links