CVE-2024-21082 XML external entity in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher)

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Apr 2024 Updated 26 Mar 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher to achieve 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-2024-21082?

CVE-2024-21082 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Corporation BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher), published on 16 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle BI Publisher product of Oracle Analytics (component: XML Services). Supported versions that are affected are 7.0.0.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle BI Publisher. 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).

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21082?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Bi Publisher.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21082?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21082 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-21082 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21082 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8fq-23wj-f2cc.