ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2012-4681: Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Facts
VendorOracle
ProductJava SE
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
CISA federal deadline24 Mar 2022
Ransomware useKnown

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE allow for remote code execution.

SOURCES

Other Oracle flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.