CVE-2021-2302 Auth bypass in Platform Security for Java

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Apr 2021 Updated 26 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can compromise Oracle Platform Security for Java via HTTP, leading to full system takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-2302?

CVE-2021-2302 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Platform Security for Java, published on 22 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security for Java product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OPSS). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.9.0, 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 Platform Security for Java. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Platform Security for Java. 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).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-2302?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Platform Security for Java.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2302?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-2302 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-2302 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-2302 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xc3j-hw38-qc8g.