CVE-2022-21510: Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding component of Oracle Database Server. For supported versions that are affected see n...

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding component of Oracle Database Server. For supported versions that are affected see note. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Local Logon privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding executes to compromise Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding. Note: None of the supported versions are affected. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

17.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database	All versions

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21510?

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding component of Oracle Database Server. For supported versions that are affected see note. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Local Logon privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding executes to compromise Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition Sharding. Note: None of the supported versions are affected. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

How severe is CVE-2022-21510?

CVE-2022-21510 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21510?

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.