CVE-2009-1712

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which...

9.3 HighFix available

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via an APPLET or OBJECT element.

Exploit likelihood

7.75%Down 1.4 points since Feb 4, 2022

What each source reports

NVD Score used 9.3

Record: CVE-2009-1712
CVSS 2.0: 9.3 HighAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness: CWE-94
Updated: 2026-11-02

CVE List No score

Record: CVE-2009-1712
Updated: 2026-11-02

EUVDEUVD-2009-1707 No score

Record: EUVD-2009-1707
Updated: 2026-11-03

GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-89qc-hh87-62xf No score

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which...

Record: GHSA-89qc-hh87-62xf
Weakness: CWE-94
Updated: 2026-11-02

Affected products

apple safari

Affected packages

Affected packages
Package	Affected	Fixed
`webkit` Debian:5.0	before 1.0.1-4+lenny2, plus listed versions 1.0.1-4	1.0.1-4+lenny2
`qt4-x11` Debian:5.0	before 4.4.3-1+lenny1, plus listed versions 4.4.3-1	4.4.3-1+lenny1

History

History
Recorded	Changed	Sources
Nov 3, 2026	aliases	EUVD
Nov 2, 2026	first indexed	CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2009-1712 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Apple Safari, published June 10, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.75%, the 94th percentile. Fixed in webkit 1.0.1-4+lenny2.

References

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