How severe is CVE-2024-21233?

CVE-2024-21233 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21233 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21233?

CVE-2024-21233 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21233?

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

Does CVE-2024-21233 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21233 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18947.

When was CVE-2024-21233 published?

CVE-2024-21233 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21233

CVE-2024-21233 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18947
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2024-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Core component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.24, 21.3-21.15 and 23.4-23.5. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via Oracle Net 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 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21233?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Core component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.24, 21.3-21.15 and 23.4-23.5. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via Oracle Net 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 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2024-21233?: CVE-2024-21233 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21233 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21233?: CVE-2024-21233 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21233?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21233 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21233 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18947.
When was CVE-2024-21233 published?: CVE-2024-21233 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:23.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:23.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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