How severe is CVE-2021-2236?

CVE-2021-2236 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-2021-2236 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-2021-2236?

CVE-2021-2236 affects Oracle Financials Common Modules. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2236?

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-2021-2236 published?

CVE-2021-2236 was published on 2021-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-2236

CVE-2021-2236 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Financials Common Modules 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Financials Common Modules
Published: 2021-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Financials Common Modules product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Advanced Global Intercompany). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1-12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Financials Common Modules. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Financials Common Modules accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Financials Common Modules 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-2021-2236?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Financials Common Modules product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Advanced Global Intercompany). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1-12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Financials Common Modules. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Financials Common Modules accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Financials Common Modules 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-2021-2236?: CVE-2021-2236 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-2021-2236 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-2021-2236?: CVE-2021-2236 affects Oracle Financials Common Modules. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2236?: 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-2021-2236 published?: CVE-2021-2236 was published on 2021-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:financials_common_modules:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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