CVE-2022-21596

Name: CVE-2022-21596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-18T21:15:11.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21596 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 19c. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA user privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database	19c

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21596?

How severe is CVE-2022-21596?

CVE-2022-21596 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21596?

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