How severe is CVE-2022-21273?

CVE-2022-21273 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-2022-21273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21273?

CVE-2022-21273 affects Oracle Project Costing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21273?

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-2022-21273 published?

CVE-2022-21273 was published on 2022-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21273

CVE-2022-21273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Project Costing 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% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Project Costing
Published: 2022-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Project Costing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Expenses, Currency Override). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Project Costing. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Project Costing accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Project Costing 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-2022-21273?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Project Costing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Expenses, Currency Override). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Project Costing. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Project Costing accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Project Costing 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-2022-21273?: CVE-2022-21273 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-2022-21273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21273?: CVE-2022-21273 affects Oracle Project Costing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21273?: 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-2022-21273 published?: CVE-2022-21273 was published on 2022-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html

Affected products (1)

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