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CVE-2022-21445: Oracle ADF Faces Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV). Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: ADF Faces).
CISA KEV · added 2024-09-18 CVSS 9.8 Critical EPSS 62.5% · p99
Should you act?
Exploited: patch now if you run it
CISA has confirmed exploitation in the wild. This signal is computed from CISA KEV, EPSS and CVSS data; it is not an editorial verdict.
- Yes, if you run Oracle ADF Faces. CISA added this CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-09-18, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild. US federal agencies must remediate by 2024-10-09; treat that as the outer limit, not the target.
- EPSS 62.5%, percentile 99: FIRST’s model estimates a 62.5% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of all scored CVEs (very high). EPSS is a probability, not a verdict.
- Remotely reachable with no login and no user interaction. If the vulnerable service is exposed to the internet, prioritize it.
What it is
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: ADF Faces). Supported versions that are affected are 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 Application Development Framework (ADF). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF). Note: Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) is downloaded via Oracle JDeveloper Product. Please refer to Fusion Middleware Patch Advisor for more details. 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).
CISA’s summary
Oracle ADF Faces library, included with Oracle JDeveloper Distribution, contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability leading to unauthenticated remote code execution.
Weakness type: CWE-502.
Product: Oracle ADF Faces · Assigned by: oracle · Published: 2022-04-19
Affected and fixed versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions (per CVE record) |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Corporation | Application Development Framework (ADF) | 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0 |
Severity scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| oracle | 3.1 | 9.8 Critical | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- Attack vector: network (remotely reachable)
- Attack complexity: low
- Privileges required: none (no login)
- User interaction: none
- Scope: unchanged
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Exploitation and urgency
- CISA KEV: added 2024-09-18; federal due date 2024-10-09. Known ransomware use: Unknown.
- CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- CISA SSVC assessment: exploitation active, automatable yes, technical impact total.
- FIRST EPSS (model of 2026-10-21): 62.48% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 99.
Timeline
- — CVE record published by oracle
- — Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- — CISA remediation deadline for US federal agencies
- — CVE record last updated
Sources and references
Original sources first. Version and fix details should always be confirmed against the vendor or project advisory.
Vendor and project advisories, patches
- Listed in CISA KEV notes (oracle.com) oracle.com
Vulnerability records
- CVE.org record CVE-2022-21445 cve.org
- NVD entry CVE-2022-21445 nvd.nist.gov
Government
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