How severe is CVE-2024-21123?

CVE-2024-21123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21123 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21123?

CVE-2024-21123 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21123?

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

Does CVE-2024-21123 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21123 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18837.

When was CVE-2024-21123 published?

CVE-2024-21123 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21123

CVE-2024-21123 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18837
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2024-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Core component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.23. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having SYSDBA privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Database Core executes to compromise Oracle Database Core. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Database Core accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21123?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Core component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.23. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having SYSDBA privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Database Core executes to compromise Oracle Database Core. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Database Core accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2024-21123?: CVE-2024-21123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21123 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21123?: CVE-2024-21123 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21123?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21123 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21123 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18837.
When was CVE-2024-21123 published?: CVE-2024-21123 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2024.html

Affected products (1)

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

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