How severe is CVE-2018-2913?

CVE-2018-2913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-2913 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2913?

CVE-2018-2913 primarily affects Oracle Goldengate. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2913?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-2913 published?

CVE-2018-2913 was published on 2018-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2913

CVE-2018-2913 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Goldengate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Oracle Goldengate
Published: 2018-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle GoldenGate component of Oracle GoldenGate (subcomponent: Monitoring Manager). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.2.1.0, 12.2.0.2.0 and 12.3.0.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle GoldenGate. While the vulnerability is in Oracle GoldenGate, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle GoldenGate. Note: For Linux and Windows platforms, the CVSS score is 9.0 with Access Complexity as High. For all other platforms, the cvss score is 10.0. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2913?: Vulnerability in the Oracle GoldenGate component of Oracle GoldenGate (subcomponent: Monitoring Manager). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.2.1.0, 12.2.0.2.0 and 12.3.0.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP to compromise Oracle GoldenGate. While the vulnerability is in Oracle GoldenGate, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle GoldenGate. Note: For Linux and Windows platforms, the CVSS score is 9.0 with Access Complexity as High. For all other platforms, the cvss score is 10.0. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2018-2913?: CVE-2018-2913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-2913 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2913?: CVE-2018-2913 primarily affects Oracle Goldengate. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2913?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-2913 published?: CVE-2018-2913 was published on 2018-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate:12.1.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate:12.2.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate:12.3.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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