CVE-2024-21242

Description

Vulnerability in the XML Database component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.24, 21.3-21.15 and 23.4-23.5. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via HTTP to compromise XML Database. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of XML Database. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.5

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
oracle	xml_database	< 19.24
oracle	xml_database	< 21.15
oracle	xml_database	All
oracle	xml_database	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21242? +

Vulnerability in the XML Database component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.24, 21.3-21.15 and 23.4-23.5. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via HTTP to compromise XML Database. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of XML Database. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-21242? +

CVE-2024-21242 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.5 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21242? +

CVE-2024-21242 affects products from oracle, specifically: xml_database. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-21242? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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