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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-4910 · published 4 November 2008

CVE-2008-4910: Sun java web start improper input validation vulnerability

Sun · Java Web Start

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.

10.0 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 10% · top 4.4% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
10.0CVSS 2.0 base score
10%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
10References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4542
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497799/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497972/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31916
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46119
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4542
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497799/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497972/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31916
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46119

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2008-4910), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.