CVE-2021-35689

Name: CVE-2021-35689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-24T03:15:43.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35689 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential vulnerability in the Oracle Talent Acquisition Cloud - Taleo Enterprise Edition. This high severity potential vulnerability allows attackers to perform remote code execution on Taleo Enterprise Edition system. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A potential vulnerability in the Oracle Talent Acquisition Cloud - Taleo Enterprise Edition. This high severity potential vulnerability allows attackers to perform remote code execution on Taleo Enterprise Edition system. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized remote code execution within Taleo Enterprise Edition and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Talent Acquisition Cloud - Taleo Enterprise Edition. All affected customers were notified of CVE-2021-35689 by Oracle.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Talent Acquisition Cloud	All versions

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/oracle-cves-outside-other-oracle-public-documents.htmlPermissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/oracle-cves-outside-other-oracle-public-documents.htmlPermissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35689?

How severe is CVE-2021-35689?

CVE-2021-35689 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35689?

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-2021-35689?

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Source: NVD / NIST