CVE-2021-2117: Medium severity oracle application express vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2021
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Express Survey Builder component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is Prior to 20.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Valid User Account privilege with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Express Survey Builder. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Express Survey Builder, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Express Survey Builder accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Express Survey Builder accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oracle Application Express Survey Builder<20.2

Event History

Jan 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-2117?

CVE-2021-2117 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be exploited by a low privileged attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-2117?

To fix CVE-2021-2117, upgrade the Oracle Application Express Survey Builder to version 20.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-2117?

CVE-2021-2117 affects versions of Oracle Application Express Survey Builder prior to 20.2.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2021-2117?

The risks associated with CVE-2021-2117 include potential compromise of the Oracle Database Server by attackers with valid user accounts.

5

Who is at risk of CVE-2021-2117?

Any low privileged users with valid accounts and network access via HTTP are at risk of exploiting CVE-2021-2117.

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