CVE-2023-21969

Name: CVE-2023-21969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-18T20:15:16.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21969 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in Oracle SQL Developer (component: Installation). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 23.1.0. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in Oracle SQL Developer (component: Installation). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 23.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle SQL Developer executes to compromise Oracle SQL Developer. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle SQL Developer. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Sql Developer	< 23.1.0

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21969?

How severe is CVE-2023-21969?

CVE-2023-21969 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21969?

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