CVE-2022-21596
CVE-2022-21596 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database
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- Last modified:
Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA user privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-21596?
- Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA user privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
- How severe is CVE-2022-21596?
- CVE-2022-21596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-21596 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-21596?
- CVE-2022-21596 affects Oracle Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-21596?
- 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-2022-21596 published?
- CVE-2022-21596 was published on 2022-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:19c:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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