PatchTheCVEjad java decompiler vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting jad java decompiler, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 2 tracked.
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jad java decompiler has 2 tracked vulnerabilities, 2 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 2. Most recent: 2026-03-28. Highest priority: CVE-2017-20227 (score 60/100).
- CVE-2017-20227 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE JAD Java Decompiler 1.5.8e-1kali1 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows a
- CVE-2016-20049 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE JAD 1.5.8e-1kali1 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to exec
FAQ
How do I fix jad java decompiler vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is jad java decompiler being exploited right now?
None of the tracked jad java decompiler CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which jad java decompiler CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2017-20227 currently ranks highest (60/100): JAD Java Decompiler 1.5.8e-1kali1 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows a.