CVE-2008-4910
The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a...
CVE-2008-4910 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Sun Java Web Start, published November 4, 2008. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 10.3%, the 95th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 10.3%EPSS, 95th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a client machine via a file:// URL argument to the showDocument method.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Sun Java Web Start 1.0/1.2 - Remote Command Execution | 2008-10-25 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a client machine via a file:// URL argument to the showDocument method.
- Record
CVE-2008-4910- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a client machine via a file:// URL argument to the showDocument method.
- Record
CVE-2008-4910- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-4889No score
The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a client machine via a file:// URL argument to the showDocument method.
- Record
EUVD-2008-4889- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-92fw-f58x-hghjNo score
The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a...
The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a client machine via a file:// URL argument to the showDocument method.
- Record
GHSA-92fw-f58x-hghj- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.