CVE-2021-2257: Vulnerability in the Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance product of Oracle Storage Gateway (component: Management Console). The supported version ...

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance product of Oracle Storage Gateway (component: Management Console). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 16.3.1.4.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance accessible data. Note: Updating the Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance to version 16.3.1.4.2 or later will address these vulnerabilities. Download the latest version of Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance from <a href=" https://www.oracle.com/downloads/cloud/oscsa-downloads.html">here. Refer to Document <a href="https://support.oracle.com/rstype=doc&id=2768897.1">2768897.1 for more details. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Storage Cloud Software Appliance	< 16.3.1.4.2

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.htmlPatch, Vendor 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-2021-2257?

Vulnerability in the Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance product of Oracle Storage Gateway (component: Management Console). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 16.3.1.4.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance accessible data. Note: Updating the Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance to version 16.3.1.4.2 or later will address these vulnerabilities. Download the latest version of Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance from <a href=" https://www.oracle.com/downloads/cloud/oscsa-downloads.html">here. Refer to Document <a href="https://support.oracle.com/rstype=doc&id=2768897.1">2768897.1 for more details. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

How severe is CVE-2021-2257?

CVE-2021-2257 has a CVSS score of 4.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2257?

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.