How severe is CVE-2022-21508?

CVE-2022-21508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-21508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21508?

CVE-2022-21508 affects Oracle Essbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21508?

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

When was CVE-2022-21508 published?

CVE-2022-21508 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21508

CVE-2022-21508 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Essbase with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Essbase
Published: 2022-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Essbase (component: Security and Provisioning). The supported version that is affected is 21.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Essbase executes to compromise Oracle Essbase. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Essbase accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Essbase accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21508?: Vulnerability in Oracle Essbase (component: Security and Provisioning). The supported version that is affected is 21.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Essbase executes to compromise Oracle Essbase. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Essbase accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Essbase accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2022-21508?: CVE-2022-21508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21508?: CVE-2022-21508 affects Oracle Essbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21508 published?: CVE-2022-21508 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:essbase:21.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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