CVE-2022-21445
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitEasily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF).
Published Apr 19, 2022 · Updated Oct 27, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-21445 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Application Development Framework (Oracle), Application Development Framework (ADF).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 8, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
62%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: ADF Faces). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF). Note: Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) is downloaded via Oracle JDeveloper Product. Please refer to Fusion Middleware Patch Advisor for more details. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 18, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 9, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 18, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 18, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Application Development FrameworkOracle | 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0 | n/a |
| Application Development Framework (ADF) | >= 12.2.1.3.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 19, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 8, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 18, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 18, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 18, 2024
Last updated
Oct 27, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: ADF Faces).
Affected: Application Development Framework (Oracle) versions 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0; Application Development Framework (ADF) versions >= 12.2.1.3.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 8, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Sep 18, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 9, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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