How severe is CVE-2024-21048?

CVE-2024-21048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21048?

CVE-2024-21048 affects Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21048?

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

Does CVE-2024-21048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18762.

When was CVE-2024-21048 published?

CVE-2024-21048 was published on 2024-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21048

CVE-2024-21048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18762
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator
Published: 2024-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: XML input). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21048?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: XML input). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2024-21048?: CVE-2024-21048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21048?: CVE-2024-21048 affects Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18762.
When was CVE-2024-21048 published?: CVE-2024-21048 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:web_applications_desktop_integrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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