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Bug
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Resolution: Unresolved
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P4
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8
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x86_64
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windows
ADDITIONAL SYSTEM INFORMATION :
java version "1.8.0_451"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_451-b10)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.451-b10, mixed mode)
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22631.5262]
(Windows 11 23H2)
A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM :
In the latest Java 8 release available at Java.com (e.g., Version 8 Update 401), the "About Java" information window still displays the website URL as http://www.java.com
This URL still works, but it immediately redirects to https://www.java.com. In modern software environments, the presence of a non-HTTPS link can raise questions about software security or outdated practices, especially in enterprise or security-focused environments.
Please consider updating the displayed link to use https:// directly, both for better UX and to align with modern security expectations.
Steps to reproduce:
- Install the latest Java 8 version from https://www.java.com.
- Open the Control Panel or Java settings.
- Open the "About Java" dialog.
- Observe the link shown in the window.
java version "1.8.0_451"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_451-b10)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.451-b10, mixed mode)
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22631.5262]
(Windows 11 23H2)
A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM :
In the latest Java 8 release available at Java.com (e.g., Version 8 Update 401), the "About Java" information window still displays the website URL as http://www.java.com
This URL still works, but it immediately redirects to https://www.java.com. In modern software environments, the presence of a non-HTTPS link can raise questions about software security or outdated practices, especially in enterprise or security-focused environments.
Please consider updating the displayed link to use https:// directly, both for better UX and to align with modern security expectations.
Steps to reproduce:
- Install the latest Java 8 version from https://www.java.com.
- Open the Control Panel or Java settings.
- Open the "About Java" dialog.
- Observe the link shown in the window.