CVE-2022-21613 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Enterprise Data Quality product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, affecting versions 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0.

Understanding CVE-2022-21613

This CVE impacts the Oracle Enterprise Data Quality product within Oracle Fusion Middleware, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

What is CVE-2022-21613?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Enterprise Data Quality. Successful exploitation may result in unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2022-21613

Successful attacks could lead to unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to Oracle Enterprise Data Quality data, and the ability to manipulate data, potentially causing a partial denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-21613

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The easily exploitable vulnerability enables unauthorized access to critical data, full access to Oracle Enterprise Data Quality accessible data, and the potential for data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

The Oracle Enterprise Data Quality versions 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0 are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability, requiring human interaction other than the attacker's.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2022-21613.

Immediate Steps to Take

It is recommended to apply security patches provided by Oracle Corporation promptly to address the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict access controls, network segmentation, and regular security assessments to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update Oracle Enterprise Data Quality to the latest secure versions to mitigate the risk of exploitation.