CVE-2022-21445: Oracle ADF Faces Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2022
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Updated

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

Other sources

Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: ADF Faces). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF). Note: Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) is downloaded via Oracle JDeveloper Product. Please refer to Fusion Middleware Patch Advisor for more details. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

NVD

Vulnerability in the Oracle JDeveloper product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: ADF Faces). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle JDeveloper. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle JDeveloper. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

5 affected components
Oracle ADF Faces
Oracle JDeveloper=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle JDeveloper=12.2.1.4.0
Oracle Application Development Framework=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle Application Development Framework=12.2.1.4.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF Faces) and Oracle JDeveloper if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Apr 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 18, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Oracle JDeveloper vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for the Oracle JDeveloper vulnerability is CVE-2022-21445.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21445?

The severity of CVE-2022-21445 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

Which versions of Oracle JDeveloper are affected by CVE-2022-21445?

The versions 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0 of Oracle JDeveloper are affected by CVE-2022-21445.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-21445?

An attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit CVE-2022-21445.

5

What is the recommended action to mitigate CVE-2022-21445?

It is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Oracle to mitigate CVE-2022-21445. Please refer to the reference link for more information.

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