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CVE-2013-0431 Oracle CVE debrief

CVE-2013-0431 is an Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) sandbox bypass vulnerability. In the supplied record, CISA lists it in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with known ransomware campaign use noted. Because it appears in KEV, defenders should treat it as a priority remediation item and apply vendor updates per Oracle guidance.

Vendor
Oracle
Product
Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Listed
Original CVE published
2022-05-25
Original CVE updated
2022-05-25
Advisory published
2022-05-25
Advisory updated
2022-05-25

Who should care

Organizations that still run Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE), especially endpoint, server, and application owners; vulnerability management teams; and security operations teams responsible for high-priority remediation.

Technical summary

The issue is described as a JRE sandbox bypass vulnerability. That means a malicious Java context may be able to evade intended sandbox restrictions. The supplied sources do not provide further technical detail, so this debrief limits itself to the official record and KEV status.

Defensive priority

High. The CISA KEV listing and the note of known ransomware campaign use indicate active defensive urgency, even though no CVSS score is supplied in the record.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply Oracle updates per vendor instructions as soon as possible.
  • Inventory systems that still rely on Oracle JRE and prioritize external-facing or user-accessible endpoints.
  • Confirm remediation across all affected fleets, including legacy or seldom-used systems.
  • Remove or disable unnecessary Java/JRE installations where business requirements allow.
  • Monitor for suspicious Java execution and unusual child processes on endpoints running JRE.

Evidence notes

This debrief is based only on the supplied official/authoritative sources: the CISA KEV entry, the CVE record, and the NVD detail link. The source metadata identifies the vulnerability as an Oracle JRE sandbox bypass, marks it as known exploited, and notes known ransomware campaign use. The supplied timeline places it in KEV on 2022-05-25 with a due date of 2022-06-15. No CVSS score was provided in the corpus.

Official resources

Publicly listed in CISA KEV; no exploit instructions or reproduction details included.