How severe is CVE-2024-21066?

CVE-2024-21066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21066 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21066?

CVE-2024-21066 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21066?

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

Does CVE-2024-21066 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21066 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18780.

When was CVE-2024-21066 published?

CVE-2024-21066 was published on 2024-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21066

CVE-2024-21066 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18780
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2024-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the RDBMS 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 Authenticated User privilege with logon to the infrastructure where RDBMS executes to compromise RDBMS. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all RDBMS accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.2 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21066?: Vulnerability in the RDBMS 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 Authenticated User privilege with logon to the infrastructure where RDBMS executes to compromise RDBMS. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all RDBMS accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.2 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2024-21066?: CVE-2024-21066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21066 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21066?: CVE-2024-21066 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21066?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21066 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21066 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18780.
When was CVE-2024-21066 published?: CVE-2024-21066 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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