How severe is CVE-2022-21432?

CVE-2022-21432 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-21432 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21432?

CVE-2022-21432 primarily affects Oracle Database. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21432?

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

When was CVE-2022-21432 published?

CVE-2022-21432 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21432

CVE-2022-21432 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database
Published: 2022-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 19c and 21c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA role privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition RDBMS Security. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition RDBMS Security. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21432?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 19c and 21c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA role privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition RDBMS Security. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition RDBMS Security. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
How severe is CVE-2022-21432?: CVE-2022-21432 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-21432 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21432?: CVE-2022-21432 primarily affects Oracle Database. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21432?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21432 published?: CVE-2022-21432 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:19c:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:21c:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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