CVE-2022-21445: Oracle ADF Faces Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-21445 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Oracle ADF Faces. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 18-09-2024. EPSS estimates a 62.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 19-04-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 18-09-2024
   Added to CISA KEVOracle ADF Faces Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
3. 09-10-2024
   CISA remediation dueApply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
4. 21-10-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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).

• CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted DataThe product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.