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Full vulnerability report · 2021
CVE-2021-35560High confidence

Vulnerability in the Java SE product of Oracle Java SE (component: Deployment)

Oracle Corporation · Java SE JDK and JRE

7.5HighCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Within 7 days

High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2021-22196

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionWithin 7 days

High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
01

What, why and how

Vulnerability in the Java SE product of Oracle Java SE (component: Deployment). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 8u301. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

What

Vulnerability in the Java SE product of Oracle Java SE (component: Deployment). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 8u301. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Why

The current structured CVE record identifies a security weakness, but the root cause requires confirmation in the linked vendor material.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication after a user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

What

Vulnerability in the Java SE product of Oracle Java SE (component: Deployment). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 8u301. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Why

The current structured CVE record identifies a security weakness, but the root cause requires confirmation in the linked vendor material.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication after a user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → vulnerable operation → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
Required interaction required
Attack complexity
High: exploitation depends on specific conditions
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration.
CWE not yet assigned
CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACHighAttack complexity: Successful exploitation depends on specific conditions outside the attacker's direct control.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UIRequiredUser interaction: Another user must perform an action for exploitation to succeed.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CHighConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.IHighIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.AHighAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkUnauthenticated
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

BSI · German · WID-SEC-2022-1375JFrog Artifactory: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in JFrog Artifactory ausnutzen, um seine Privilegien zu erweitern, beliebigen Code auszuführen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen und einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand auszulösen.

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BSI · German · WID-SEC-2022-0196Oracle Java SE: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Oracle Java SE ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit zu gefährden.

Official advisory ↗
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20211027Security Bulletin 27 Oct 2021

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 27 Oct 2021, published on 27 October 2021. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2025-AVI-0969Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits VMware

/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3468 Référence CVE CVE-2021-3500 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3500 Référence CVE CVE-2021-3502 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3502 Référence CVE CVE-2021-3520 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3520 Référence CVE CVE-2021-3521 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3521 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35452 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35452 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35550 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35550 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35556 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35556 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35559 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35559 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35560 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35560 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35561 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35561 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35564 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35564 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35565 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35565 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35567 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35567 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35578 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35578 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35586 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35586 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35588 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35588 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35603 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2025-AVI-0967Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits VMware

rg/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-2830 Référence CVE CVE-2021-2161 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-2161 Référence CVE CVE-2021-2163 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-2163 Référence CVE CVE-2021-2341 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-2341 Référence CVE CVE-2021-2369 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-2369 Référence CVE CVE-2021-2388 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-2388 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35550 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35550 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35556 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35556 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35559 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35559 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35560 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35560 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35561 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35561 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35564 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35564 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35565 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35565 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35567 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35567 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35578 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35578 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35586 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35586 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35588 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35588 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35603 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2024-AVI-0180Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits IBM

ord?id=CVE-2021-23839 Référence CVE CVE-2021-23840 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-23840 Référence CVE CVE-2021-23841 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-23841 Référence CVE CVE-2021-28167 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-28167 Référence CVE CVE-2021-31684 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-31684 Référence CVE CVE-2021-3449 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3449 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35550 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35550 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35556 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35556 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35559 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35559 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35560 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35560 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35564 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35564 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35565 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35565 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35578 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35578 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35586 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35586 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35588 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35588 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35603 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35603 Référence CVE CVE-2021-3572 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3572 Référence CVE CVE-2021-3711 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2022-AVI-386Multiples vulnérabilités dans IBM QRadar SIEM

ord?id=CVE-2021-33560 Référence CVE CVE-2021-33813 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-33813 Référence CVE CVE-2021-33928 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-33928 Référence CVE CVE-2021-33929 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-33929 Référence CVE CVE-2021-33930 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-33930 Référence CVE CVE-2021-33938 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-33938 Référence CVE CVE-2021-3445 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3445 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35556 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35556 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35559 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35559 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35560 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35560 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35564 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35564 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35565 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35565 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35578 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35578 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35586 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35586 Référence CVE CVE-2021-35588 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-35588 Référence CVE CVE-2021-3580 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3580 Référence CVE CVE-2021-36084 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-36084 Référence CVE CVE-2021-36085 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CV

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CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2022-AVI-205Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits IBM

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans les produits IBM. Certaines d'entre elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire à distance, un déni de service à distance et une atteinte à l'intégrité des données.

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CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2021-AVI-803Multiples vulnérabilités dans Oracle Java SE

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans Oracle Java SE. Elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer un déni de service à distance, une atteinte à l'intégrité des données et une atteinte à la confidentialité des données.

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2021-003517Oracle Java SE における Deployment に関する脆弱性

Oracle Java SE には、Deployment に関する処理に不備があるため、機密性、完全性、および可用性に影響のある脆弱性が存在します。

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03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
Java SE:8u301
Fixed
An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
Action
Review the linked authoritative reference and apply the recorded fixed release appropriate to the affected product branch.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 20 Oct 2021 · Last source change 6 Sept 2024, 18:54 UTC · CWE not yet assigned

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.1
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2021-22196
Product sourceCNA
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceUnavailable
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment

Missing structured fields: CWE classification. Missing data is not evidence of low risk; review the primary advisory.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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No material field changes have been recorded since change tracking began. Routine source refreshes and cosmetic edits are intentionally excluded.

Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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