Java applets are not working in WebView

Originator:felix
Number:rdar://20051995 Date Originated:05-Mar-2015
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:OS X SDK Product Version:OS X Version 10.10.2 (14C109), Xcode Version 6.1.1 (6A2008a)
Classification:Serious Bug Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
When using a Cocoa WebView with a page that has an embedded Java applet, there's a pink rectangle or transparent space in place of the applet.

Steps to Reproduce:
- Make sure http://javatester.org/version.html is added to the allowed websites for the Java plug-in in Safari.
- Build and start the sample.
- The Java applet that should display the Java version shows a pink rectangle or transprent space instead.
- The same page works fine in Safari.

Expected Results:
Seeing the Java applet display Java version information

Actual Results:
Either a pink rectangle or transparent space is displayed in place of the Java applet.

Version:
Xcode 6.1.1
OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 with Safari 8.0.3 (10600.3.18)

Notes:
The sample project is also available on Github: https://github.com/lemonmojo/WebViewJavaTest/

Configuration:
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 with Safari 8.0.3 (10600.3.18)

Attachments:
'WebViewJavaTest.zip' was successfully uploaded.

Comments

Issue still exists on OS X 10.10.3 (14D131) with Safari 8.0.6 (10600.6.3)

By felix at May 7, 2015, 11:56 a.m. (reply...)

Issue still exists on OS X 10.10.3 (14D131) with Safari 8.0.5 (10600.5.17).

By felix at April 13, 2015, 11:05 a.m. (reply...)

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