CVE-2011-3544
Confirmed PUBLISHEDUnspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7 and 6 Update 27 and earlier allows remote...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7 and 6 Update 27 and earlier allows remote untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Scripting.
- CVE Published
- Oct 19, 2011
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 03, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- GLSA-201406-32 security.gentoo.org · Vendor Advisory http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-32.xml
- HPSBMU02799 marc.info · Vendor Advisory http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254866602253&w=2
- HPSBUX02730 marc.info · Vendor Advisory http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132750579901589&w=2
- SUSE-SU-2012:0114 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00049...
- RHSA-2013:1455 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1455.html
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- RHSA-2011:1384 redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1384.html
- SSRT100867 marc.info · Vendor Advisory http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254957702612&w=2
- USN-1263-1 ubuntu.com · Vendor Advisory http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1263-1
- 48308 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/48308
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:13947 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- 50218 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50218
- oracle-jre-scripting-unspecified(70849) exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70849
- 1026215 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026215
- oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2011-4... oracle.com · CVE Record http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2011-4434...
- ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/alerts ibm.com · CVE Record http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/alerts/
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-03 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/browser/java_rhino.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:16 UTC
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Access Control
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/browser/java_rhino.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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21:00 UTC over 14 years ago21:00 UTC · over 14 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 15 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 15 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2011-3544
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2011-3544",
"title": "Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle...",
"affected_vendor": "Oracle",
"affected_product": "Java SE",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}