CVE-2023-22052 Missing authorization in Database - Enterprise Edition

Low 3.1 Published 18 Jul 2023 Updated 13 Sep 2024

Low-privileged attackers can modify Java VM data in Oracle Database via network access, requiring a patch to prevent unauthorized data changes.

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

What is CVE-2023-22052?

CVE-2023-22052 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, published on 18 Jul 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.19 and 21.3-21.10. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22052?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Database Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22052?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22052 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-22052 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-22052 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vqpf-whg7-868p.