Oracle Database Server Java VM PrivEsc via Create Session/Procedure
CVE-2025-21553 Published on January 21, 2025
Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.25, 21.3-21.16 and 23.4-23.6. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java VM accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-21553 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2025-21553 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-21553
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Affected Versions
Oracle Corporation Oracle Database Server:- Version 19.3, <= 19.25 is affected.
- Version 21.3, <= 21.16 is affected.
- Version 23.4, <= 23.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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