How severe is CVE-2022-21510?

CVE-2022-21510 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-2022-21510 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21510?

CVE-2022-21510 affects Oracle Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21510?

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-2022-21510 published?

CVE-2022-21510 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21510

CVE-2022-21510 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th 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 Sharding component of Oracle Database Server. For supported versions that are affected see note. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Local Logon privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding executes to compromise Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding. Note: None of the supported versions are affected. 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-2022-21510?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding component of Oracle Database Server. For supported versions that are affected see note. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Local Logon privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding executes to compromise Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding. Note: None of the supported versions are affected. 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-2022-21510?: CVE-2022-21510 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-2022-21510 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21510?: CVE-2022-21510 affects Oracle Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21510?: 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-2022-21510 published?: CVE-2022-21510 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:database:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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