How severe is CVE-2021-2480?

CVE-2021-2480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-2480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-2480?

CVE-2021-2480 affects Oracle Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2480?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-2480 published?

CVE-2021-2480 was published on 2021-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-2480

CVE-2021-2480 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Http Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Http Server
Published: 2021-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Listener). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.9.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HTTP Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle HTTP Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-2480?: Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Listener). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.9.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HTTP Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle HTTP Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2021-2480?: CVE-2021-2480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-2480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-2480?: CVE-2021-2480 affects Oracle Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-2480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-2480 published?: CVE-2021-2480 was published on 2021-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:http_server:11.1.1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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