How severe is CVE-2024-20995?

CVE-2024-20995 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-20995 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20995?

CVE-2024-20995 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20995?

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

Does CVE-2024-20995 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20995 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18709.

When was CVE-2024-20995 published?

CVE-2024-20995 was published on 2024-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20995

CVE-2024-20995 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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-404.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18709
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2024-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Sharding component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.22 and 21.3-21.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database Sharding. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Database Sharding. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20995?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Sharding component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.22 and 21.3-21.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database Sharding. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Database Sharding. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.4 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
How severe is CVE-2024-20995?: CVE-2024-20995 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-20995 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20995?: CVE-2024-20995 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20995?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20995 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20995 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18709.
When was CVE-2024-20995 published?: CVE-2024-20995 was published on 2024-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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