CVE-2021-2231

CVE-2021-2231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Installed Base with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 Installed Base product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: APIs). The supported version that is affected is 12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Installed Base. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Installed Base accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Installed Base accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-2231?
Vulnerability in the Oracle Installed Base product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: APIs). The supported version that is affected is 12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Installed Base. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Installed Base accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Installed Base accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2021-2231?
CVE-2021-2231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-2231 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-2231?
CVE-2021-2231 affects Oracle Installed Base. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2231?
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-2021-2231 published?
CVE-2021-2231 was published on 2021-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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