Is CVE-2022-21587 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-21587 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-21587 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-21587 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-21587?

CVE-2022-21587 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-21587

Published: February 2, 2023

EPSS:94.40%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Oracle E-Business Suite contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle E-Business Suite Unspecified Vulnerability

Oracle E-Business Suite contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator.

Added to KEV: 2023-02-02Federal patch deadline: 2023-02-23⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. The very high EPSS score indicates a strong likelihood of exploitation, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation, making this a critical and urgent issue.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, indicating that working exploits are readily available and being used by attackers. This flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches and updates from Oracle for E-Business Suite. Restrict network access to Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator and ensure proper authentication mechanisms are in place.

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-2022-21587 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-2022-21587 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.