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CVE-2021-2008: Vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (compone...

Vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: FMW Control Plugin). The supported version that is affected are 11.1.1.9 and 12.2.1.3 Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

HighCVSS 7.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-2008 affects Oracle Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware. An unauthenticated attacker who can reach the service over HTTP could alter or read some accessible data and cause partial service disruption. The business concern is exposed management infrastructure, not broad endpoint compromise.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority management-plane issue. Prioritize exposed or business-critical Oracle Enterprise Manager deployments, because unauthenticated HTTP access can affect data integrity, confidentiality, and service availability.

Technical view

The affected component is the FMW Control Plugin in Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware versions 11.1.1.9 and 12.2.1.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.3, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required. Impacts are limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Oracle Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware 11.1.1.9 or 12.2.1.3 is deployed and reachable over HTTP. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or deployment prevalence.

Exploitation context

The CVE record says the issue is easily exploitable by an unauthenticated network attacker via HTTP. The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV status is false, so active exploitation should not be assumed.

Researcher notes

No CWE is listed in the supplied bundle. The available evidence supports unauthenticated network reachability over HTTP, low attack complexity, and limited C/I/A impact. The bundle does not include exploit details, indicators, or exact fixed versions.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Oracle's April 2021 Critical Patch Update guidance for this CVE.
  • Apply applicable Oracle security updates or vendor-supported remediation for affected versions.
  • Restrict HTTP access to Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware management interfaces.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly reachable management endpoints.
  • Monitor Oracle advisories for version-specific replacement or support guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Oracle Enterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware deployments.
  • Confirm whether versions 11.1.1.9 or 12.2.1.3 are present.
  • Identify network paths that can reach FMW Control over HTTP.
  • Check patch records against Oracle's April 2021 CPU guidance.
  • Review logs for suspicious unauthenticated access to management endpoints.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.3CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L3.93.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.3High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-2008Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationEnterprise Manager for Fusion Middleware11.1.1.9, 12.2.1.3Listed
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CWE details

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