CVE-2021-2040

CVE-2021-2040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Argus Safety with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Argus Safety product of Oracle Health Sciences Applications (component: Case Form, Local Affiliate Form). The supported version that is affected is 8.2.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Argus Safety. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Argus Safety, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Argus Safety accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Argus Safety accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-2040?
Vulnerability in the Oracle Argus Safety product of Oracle Health Sciences Applications (component: Case Form, Local Affiliate Form). The supported version that is affected is 8.2.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Argus Safety. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Argus Safety, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Argus Safety accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Argus Safety accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2021-2040?
CVE-2021-2040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-2040 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-2040?
CVE-2021-2040 affects Oracle Argus Safety. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2040?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-2040 published?
CVE-2021-2040 was published on 2021-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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