CVE-2022-21500

CVE-2022-21500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle E-business Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Manage Proxies). The supported version that is affected is 12.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle E-Business Suite. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle E-Business Suite accessible data. Note: Authentication is required for successful attack, however the user may be self-registered. <br> <br>Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 is not impacted by this vulnerability. Customers should refer to the Patch Availability Document for details. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21500?
Vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Manage Proxies). The supported version that is affected is 12.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle E-Business Suite. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle E-Business Suite accessible data. Note: Authentication is required for successful attack, however the user may be self-registered. <br> <br>Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 is not impacted by this vulnerability. Customers should refer to the Patch Availability Document for details. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2022-21500?
CVE-2022-21500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21500 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21500?
CVE-2022-21500 primarily affects Oracle E-business Suite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21500?
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-2022-21500 published?
CVE-2022-21500 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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