CVE-2015-2590VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2015-2590: Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affects Oracle Java SESource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
KEV deadline: 03/24/2022
EPSS: 25.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2590 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2015-2590 is a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely via an unspecified flaw in the Java Runtime Environment. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

This vulnerability in Oracle Java Runtime Environment enables remote code execution through an unspecified flaw. It affects Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded products. The vulnerability has been observed to be exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage. However, no detailed technical specifics or affected version ranges are provided in the source data. Patch or remediation status is not confirmed due to lack of vendor advisory or patch links.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected systems running Oracle Java SE or Java SE Embedded. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the Java process. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, confirming its practical impact and risk.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Due to the lack of explicit patch or fix information, users should consult Oracle's official security advisories for updates and apply any available patches promptly. Until patched, consider disabling or restricting Java Runtime Environment usage in untrusted contexts.

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:26:10 UTC

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