Is CVE-2022-21445 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-21445 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-21445 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-21445 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-21445?

CVE-2022-21445 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-21445

Published: September 18, 2024

EPSS:92.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

Oracle ADF Faces library, included with Oracle JDeveloper Distribution, contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability leading to unauthenticated remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle ADF Faces Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Oracle ADF Faces library, included with Oracle JDeveloper Distribution, contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability leading to unauthenticated remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2024-09-18Federal patch deadline: 2024-10-09

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the Oracle ADF Faces library, included with Oracle JDeveloper Distribution, allows unauthenticated remote code execution due to deserialization of untrusted data. The high EPSS score of 0.92027 and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog indicate a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It is remotely exploitable without authentication.

Recommended Action

Apply all available patches and updates for Oracle JDeveloper Distribution and the Oracle ADF Faces library. Implement network segmentation to limit exposure of affected systems.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-21445 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-21445 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.