CVE-2022-21606

CVE-2022-21606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Windows systems only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21606?
Vulnerability in the Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Windows systems only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2022-21606?
CVE-2022-21606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21606 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21606?
CVE-2022-21606 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21606?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21606 published?
CVE-2022-21606 was published on 2022-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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