CVE-2024-21261

CVE-2024-21261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Application Express (component: General). Supported versions that are affected are 23.2 and 24.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Express. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Express, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Express accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Express accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21261?
Vulnerability in Oracle Application Express (component: General). Supported versions that are affected are 23.2 and 24.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Express. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Express, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Express accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Express accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2024-21261?
CVE-2024-21261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21261 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21261?
CVE-2024-21261 primarily affects Oracle Application Express. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21261?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21261 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-21261 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18975.
When was CVE-2024-21261 published?
CVE-2024-21261 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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