CVE-2022-21587
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitEasily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator.
Published Feb 9, 2023 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Also known as TR-23-0069
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-21587 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting E-Business Suite (Oracle), Web Applications Desktop Integrator.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 2, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including E-Business Suite <=12.2.11, E-Business Suite 12.2.11.
- 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)
98%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Upload). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. 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 | Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 2, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| E-Business SuiteOracle | See advisory | 12.2.11 |
| Web Applications Desktop Integrator | >= 12.2.3-12.2.11 | n/a |
Patched Releases
E-Business Suite
<=12.2.11
Timeline
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 2, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 2, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 2, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 2, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Feb 9, 2023
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21587
- advisoryhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html
- advisoryhttps://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/02/07/etr-cve-2022-21587-rapid7-observed-exploitation-of-oracle-e-business-suite-vulnerability/
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171208/Oracle-E-Business-Suite-EBS-Unauthenticated-Arbitrary-File-Upload.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Upload).
Affected: E-Business Suite (Oracle); Web Applications Desktop Integrator versions >= 12.2.3-12.2.11. 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 Feb 2, 2023 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Feb 2, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 23, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including E-Business Suite <=12.2.11, E-Business Suite 12.2.11.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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