CVE-2023-21978

CVE-2023-21978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Object Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: GUI). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Object Library, 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 Application Object Library accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Object Library accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Application Object Library. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21978?
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: GUI). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.11. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Object Library, 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 Application Object Library accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Object Library accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Application Object Library. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).
How severe is CVE-2023-21978?
CVE-2023-21978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-21978 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21978?
CVE-2023-21978 affects Oracle Application Object Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21978?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-21978 published?
CVE-2023-21978 was published on 2023-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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