How severe is CVE-2023-21847?

CVE-2023-21847 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-21847 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21847?

CVE-2023-21847 affects Oracle E-business Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21847?

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

When was CVE-2023-21847 published?

CVE-2023-21847 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-21847

CVE-2023-21847 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle E-business Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle E-business Suite
Published: 2023-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Download). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator, 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 Web Applications Desktop Integrator accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21847?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Download). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator, 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 Web Applications Desktop Integrator accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2023-21847?: CVE-2023-21847 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-21847 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21847?: CVE-2023-21847 affects Oracle E-business Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21847?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-21847 published?: CVE-2023-21847 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:e-business_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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