How severe is CVE-2022-21442?

CVE-2022-21442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-21442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21442?

CVE-2022-21442 affects Oracle Goldengate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21442?

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-2022-21442 published?

CVE-2022-21442 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21442

CVE-2022-21442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Goldengate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Goldengate
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: OGG Core Library). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 23.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle GoldenGate executes to compromise Oracle GoldenGate. While the vulnerability is in Oracle GoldenGate, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle GoldenGate. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21442?: Vulnerability in Oracle GoldenGate (component: OGG Core Library). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 23.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle GoldenGate executes to compromise Oracle GoldenGate. While the vulnerability is in Oracle GoldenGate, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle GoldenGate. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2022-21442?: CVE-2022-21442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-21442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21442?: CVE-2022-21442 affects Oracle Goldengate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21442?: 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-2022-21442 published?: CVE-2022-21442 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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