How severe is CVE-2022-21602?

CVE-2022-21602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-21602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21602?

CVE-2022-21602 primarily affects Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21602?

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

When was CVE-2022-21602 published?

CVE-2022-21602 was published on 2022-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21602

CVE-2022-21602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise
Published: 2022-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Portal). Supported versions that are affected are 8.58, 8.59 and 8.60. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21602?: Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Portal). Supported versions that are affected are 8.58, 8.59 and 8.60. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2022-21602?: CVE-2022-21602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21602?: CVE-2022-21602 primarily affects Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21602 published?: CVE-2022-21602 was published on 2022-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise:8.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise:8.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise:8.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise

CVE-2007-2131 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in PeopleTools in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise 8.22.14, 8.47.12, and 8.48.08 has unknown…
CVE-2007-2132 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in the PeopleTools component in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise 8.47.12 and 8.48.08 has unknown…
CVE-2007-2133 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management component in Oracle PeopleSoft…
CVE-2006-5375 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in PeopleTools component in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise 8.46 GA, 8.47 GA, 8.48…
CVE-2006-3723 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal for Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal 8.8 with Enforcer…
CVE-2006-3722 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal for Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal 8.4 Bundle #16, 8.8…

All CVEs affecting Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise →