How severe is CVE-2023-21961?

CVE-2023-21961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-21961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21961?

CVE-2023-21961 affects Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21961?

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

When was CVE-2023-21961 published?

CVE-2023-21961 was published on 2023-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-21961

CVE-2023-21961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services
Published: 2023-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services product of Oracle Essbase (component: EAS Administration and EAS Console). The supported version that is affected is 21.4.3.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services executes to compromise Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21961?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services product of Oracle Essbase (component: EAS Administration and EAS Console). The supported version that is affected is 21.4.3.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services executes to compromise Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2023-21961?: CVE-2023-21961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-21961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21961?: CVE-2023-21961 affects Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-21961 published?: CVE-2023-21961 was published on 2023-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2023.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:hyperion_essbase_administration_services:21.4.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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