Java in Netscape 4.5 does not properly restrict applets from connecting to other hosts besides the one from which the applet was loaded, which violates the Java security model and could allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1727
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12231
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 1997-08-01
Updated: 2026-06-16
Base Score: 5.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 7.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Severity: High
EPSS: 0.00636