CVE-2021-35576

Name: CVE-2021-35576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-20T11:16:54.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35576 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Enterprise Edition Unified Audit component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 19c. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Enterprise Edition Unified Audit component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Local Logon privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database Enterprise Edition Unified Audit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Database Enterprise Edition Unified Audit accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.7th 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	19c

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170354/Oracle-Unified-Audit-Policy-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170373/Oracle-Database-Vault-Metadata-Exposure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://databasesecurityninja.wordpress.com/2022/06/11/cve-2021-35576-bypassing-unified-audit-policy/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170354/Oracle-Unified-Audit-Policy-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170373/Oracle-Database-Vault-Metadata-Exposure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://databasesecurityninja.wordpress.com/2022/06/11/cve-2021-35576-bypassing-unified-audit-policy/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35576?

How severe is CVE-2021-35576?

CVE-2021-35576 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35576?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-35576?

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Source: NVD / NIST