How severe is CVE-2021-35563?

CVE-2021-35563 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-2021-35563 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-35563?

CVE-2021-35563 affects Oracle Shipping Execution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35563?

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-2021-35563 published?

CVE-2021-35563 was published on 2021-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-35563

CVE-2021-35563 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Shipping Execution 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: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Shipping Execution
Published: 2021-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Shipping Execution product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Workflow Events). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.6-12.2.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Shipping Execution. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Shipping Execution accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Shipping Execution 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-2021-35563?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Shipping Execution product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Workflow Events). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.6-12.2.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Shipping Execution. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Shipping Execution accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Shipping Execution 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-2021-35563?: CVE-2021-35563 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-2021-35563 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-35563?: CVE-2021-35563 affects Oracle Shipping Execution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35563?: 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-2021-35563 published?: CVE-2021-35563 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:shipping_execution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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