CVE-2025-30749: High severity Oracle Java SE vulnerability

Published Jul 7, 2025
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Updated

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Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: 2D). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u451, 8u451-perf, 11.0.27, 17.0.15, 21.0.7, 24.0.1; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.15, 21.0.7 and 24.0.1; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.14. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

NVD

Affected Software

20 affected components
Oracle Java SE>=8u451<8u451-perf
Oracle GraalVM for JDK
Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update451
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update451
Oracle JRE=11.0.27
Oracle JRE=17.0.15
Oracle JRE=21.0.7
Oracle JRE=24.0.1
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update451
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update451
Oracle JDK=11.0.27
Oracle JDK=17.0.15
Oracle JDK=21.0.7
Oracle JDK=24.0.1
Oracle GraalVM for JDK=17.0.15
Oracle GraalVM for JDK=21.0.7
Oracle GraalVM for JDK=24.0.1
Oracle GraalVM=21.3.14
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u451
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u451-perf
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.27
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.15
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.0.7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.0.1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle GraalVM for JDK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.15
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle GraalVM for JDK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.0.7
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle GraalVM for JDK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.0.1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.3.14

Event History

Jul 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:27 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 24, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30749?

CVE-2025-30749 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-30749?

To fix CVE-2025-30749, you should update all affected versions of Oracle Java SE and Oracle GraalVM to the latest security patches provided by Oracle.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-30749?

Affected versions for CVE-2025-30749 include Oracle Java SE: 8u451, 11.0.27, 17.0.15, and 21.0.7, as well as specific versions of Oracle GraalVM for JDK.

4

What types of applications are at risk with CVE-2025-30749?

Applications using vulnerable versions of Oracle Java SE and GraalVM can be exploited if they host applications that leverage the affected 2D component.

5

Is CVE-2025-30749 a remote code execution vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2025-30749 can lead to remote code execution under certain conditions, making it critical to address immediately.

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