What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-21848?

CVE-2023-21848 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-21848?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-21848. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Communications Convergence CVE-2023-21848

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2023-01-18 secalert_us@oracle.com

Privilege Escalation Oracle Communications Convergence

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle

Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 18, 2023 - 00:15 cve.org

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications Convergence product of Oracle Communications Applications (component: Admin Configuration). The supported version that is affected is 3.0.3.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Communications Convergence. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Communications Convergence. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

AnalysisAI

Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications Convergence product of Oracle Communications Applications (component: Admin Configuration). Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Improper Privilege Management vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications Convergence product of Oracle Communications Applications (component: Admin Configuration). The supported version that is affected is 3.0.3.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Communications Convergence. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Communications Convergence. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). Affected products include: Oracle Communications Convergence.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.