CVE-2022-21593 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware has been identified in this CVE. The vulnerability affects supported versions 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the Oracle HTTP Server, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2022-21593

This section provides an overview of CVE-2022-21593 and its impact, along with technical details and mitigation strategies.

What is CVE-2022-21593?

The vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OHS Config MBeans) impacts versions 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over Oracle HTTP Server accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2022-21593

Successful attacks on this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and compromise of the Oracle HTTP Server, posing risks to data confidentiality and integrity. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 7.1, indicating high severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-21593

This section delves into the vulnerability description, affected systems and versions, as well as the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HTTP Server, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over the server accessible data.

Affected Systems and Versions

The affected systems include Oracle HTTP Server versions 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, both of which are vulnerable to exploitation.

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful exploitation requires network access via HTTP and human interaction from a person other than the attacker, allowing for unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Mitigation and Prevention

In this section, we discuss immediate steps to take, long-term security practices, and the importance of patching and updates.

Immediate Steps to Take

Organizations are advised to apply security patches promptly, review and restrict network access, and monitor for any unauthorized activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implementing robust access controls, conducting regular security assessments, and promoting security awareness among users are key practices to enhance long-term security.

Patching and Updates

Oracle provides security updates and patches to address vulnerabilities, including CVE-2022-21593. Regularly applying these updates is crucial to mitigating risks and enhancing system security.