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CVE-2022-21500

HighExploited

The supported version that is affected is 12.2.

Published May 19, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2022-21500 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting E-Business Suite (Oracle), User Management (Oracle).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 15, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including User Management <=12.2.11, User Management 12.2.11.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

72%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Manage Proxies). The supported version that is affected is 12.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle E-Business Suite. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle E-Business Suite accessible data. Note: Authentication is required for successful attack, however the user may be self-registered.

Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 is not impacted by this vulnerability. Customers should refer to the Patch Availability Document for details. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedDec 8, 2023n/aNot reported
CIRCL KEVOct 15, 2023n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
E-Business SuiteOracle12.2n/a
User ManagementOracle>= 12.2.4-12.2.1112.2.11

Patched Releases

User Management

<=12.2.11

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    May 19, 2022

  2. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Oct 15, 2023

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Dec 8, 2023

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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