CVE-2021-2175

Name: CVE-2021-2175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-22T22:15:13.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-2175 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in the Database Vault component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Database Vault component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Any View, Select Any View privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Database Vault. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Database Vault accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database Server	12.1.0.2
Oracle	Database Server	12.2.0.1
Oracle	Database Server	18c
Oracle	Database Server	19c

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170373/Oracle-Database-Vault-Metadata-Exposure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://databasesecurityninja.wordpress.com/2022/02/02/cve-2021-2175-database-vault-metadata-exposure-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170373/Oracle-Database-Vault-Metadata-Exposure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://databasesecurityninja.wordpress.com/2022/02/02/cve-2021-2175-database-vault-metadata-exposure-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-2175?

How severe is CVE-2021-2175?

CVE-2021-2175 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2175?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST