CVE-2022-21606: Vulnerability in the Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 1...

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Windows systems only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database Server	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-2022-21606?

Vulnerability in the Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Services for Microsoft Transaction Server accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Windows systems only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

How severe is CVE-2022-21606?

CVE-2022-21606 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21606?

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.