How severe is CVE-2021-2054?

CVE-2021-2054 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-2054 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-2054?

CVE-2021-2054 primarily affects Oracle Rdbms Sharding. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2054?

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

When was CVE-2021-2054 published?

CVE-2021-2054 was published on 2021-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-2054

CVE-2021-2054 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Rdbms Sharding with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Rdbms Sharding
Published: 2021-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the RDBMS Sharding component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Any Procedure, Create Any View, Create Any Trigger privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise RDBMS Sharding. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of RDBMS Sharding. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-2054?: Vulnerability in the RDBMS Sharding component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Any Procedure, Create Any View, Create Any Trigger privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise RDBMS Sharding. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of RDBMS Sharding. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2021-2054?: CVE-2021-2054 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-2054 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-2054?: CVE-2021-2054 primarily affects Oracle Rdbms Sharding. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2054?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-2054 published?: CVE-2021-2054 was published on 2021-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:rdbms_sharding:12.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:rdbms_sharding:18c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:rdbms_sharding:19c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*