Why is Safari blocking the latest Java plugin?

Same here 😟

Same problem as the OP for me. Was able to use Safari/Java yesterday, today the plugin is blocked. Firefox is still behaving properly, so it's probably a Safari issue.

/Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin/Contents/Home/bin/java -version

java version "1.7.0_10"

I tried the fix posted by cunnla and it didn't work for me either. But I found a workaround for the Juniper Networks Network Connect tool. The Java plugin is apparently just used for passing credentials from the login page to the app itself. Try this:

1. Launch Network Connect.

2. In the box where it wants your gateway info, enter the base URL for your login page, something like:

xxx.remote.company.com

3. Press enter. It will show the page within the app.

4. Log in normally.

My plug-in is still blocked, but at least I can log into the VPN and work.

http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/11/apple-blocks-java-7-on-os-x-to-address-wides pread-security-threat/

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Warned of a major security issue in the latest version of Java, Java seven. Until there is an update, Apple is blocking this and it is recommended that you disable Java.

"Hackers have discovered a weakness in Java 7 security that could allow the installation of malicious software and malware on machines that could increase the chance of identity theft, or the unauthorized participation in a botnet that could bring down networks or be used to carry out denial-of-service attacks against Web sites."

Apple blocks OS X Java 7 plug-in as U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns of zero day threat...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/xhfA/~3/CkHKeaLz6wM/

This means that working around the issue by using another browser is a bad idea.

There's the workaround I found so you can keep Java 7 and not go backwards:

http://www.thomhartmann.com/forum/2013/01/if-safari-blocking-your-java-chat-edit -preference-file

The problem apparently 7.10.18 is looking for an installer 7.10.19!

Change the 19 to 18 and it works!

Tested for me ok.

Safari 6.0.2

Java 7.10

OS 10.7.5

Yeah, I ended up doing similar once I found the file, but the risk is still there: proof of concept exploits on this Java version are already out there and work on OS X. I only need one site for Java, but having it enabled at all is a risk...

http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/11/apple-blocks-java-7-on-os-x-to-address-wides pread-security-threat/

I contacted Apple Tech Support and confirmed that Apple pulled a kill switch on Java due to a perceived serious threat. Very creepy that they can dictate what I do within Safari on my computer. Will likely start migrating to Firefox as my primary browser.

Hi ... i have found another Solution update Java !! go to: http://jdk7.java.net/download.html and download update 12 !! It's a

Developer Preview Release

but it works !!

Kenneth Hughes wrote:

Very creepy that they can dictate what I do within Safari on my computer. Will likely start migrating to Firefox as my primary browser.

Do you have a better suggestion? I can see the blog headlines now - "Critical zero-day vulnerability in Oracle's Java being actively exploited and Apple does nothing!"

Yes. OS X ships with XProtect software that can "pull the kill swich" on 3rd party software that would otherwise install keyloggers, ransomware, and other delightful tools. If you really want, i could tell you how to disable XProtect. Then you would be freed from the walled garden.

Better suggestion = provide an easy override in the GUI, just like Apple does for Gatekeeper.

Somits, Thank you for your posting. This resolved Java not working under Safari for me.

David

I am Mac Pro, OSX 10.8.2, Safari 6.0.2, with Java 7 Build 10

I work on a site the required use of Java, it stopped working / blocked use of Java 6 and said I must upgrade Java. I upgraded to Java 7.

Java still does not work in Safari, must us Firefox every day now for situations where I need Java...

After many years using Safari as default I am now considering migrating over to Firefox...