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CVE-2022-21541: Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component...

Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 7u343, 8u333, 11.0.15.1, 17.0.3.1, 18.0.1.1; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 20.3.6, 21.3.2 and 22.1.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability can also be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.9 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

MediumCVSS 5.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-21541 is a Java Hotspot vulnerability affecting specific Oracle Java SE and Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition versions. A successful attack could let an unauthenticated network attacker alter data accessible to the Java runtime. Oracle rates exploitation as difficult, and the public bundle does not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation during normal vulnerability management cycles, with faster action for internet-facing Java services or legacy Java sandbox deployments. Business risk is mainly unauthorized data modification, not data theft or service outage, based on the supplied CVSS impacts.

Technical view

Oracle describes a Hotspot flaw with CVSS 5.9, network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high integrity impact only. It is most relevant where untrusted code runs inside Java sandboxing, or where services feed attacker-controlled data into affected Hotspot APIs.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in organizations running the listed Oracle Java SE or GraalVM Enterprise versions, especially legacy sandboxed Java clients, applets, Web Start usage, or Java services processing untrusted input through affected APIs.

Exploitation context

The source bundle states unauthenticated network access via multiple protocols, but high attack complexity. KEV is false, and no provided source confirms active exploitation. Treat exploitability as situational rather than broadly commodity based on available evidence.

Researcher notes

Focus analysis on Hotspot integrity impact and trust-boundary cases involving untrusted code or attacker-controlled API inputs. The bundle does not include a CWE, root-cause detail, proof-of-concept status, or exact fixed version mapping beyond vendor advisories.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Oracle Java SE and GraalVM Enterprise versions against the affected list.
  • Apply Oracle July 2022 CPU or later vendor-supported Java updates.
  • Apply relevant Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, or NetApp vendor updates where applicable.
  • Reduce or remove reliance on sandboxed Java applets and Web Start applications.
  • Review vendor guidance before accepting compensating controls as sufficient.

Validation and detection

  • Check runtime versions for Java SE 7u343, 8u333, 11.0.15.1, 17.0.3.1, and 18.0.1.1.
  • Check GraalVM Enterprise versions 20.3.6, 21.3.2, and 22.1.0.
  • Identify Java clients or services that load or process untrusted code or data.
  • Confirm patched builds are deployed across servers, endpoints, containers, and packaged appliances.
  • Review vendor advisories for product-specific impact and remediation status.
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Confidence
high
Sources
12

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.9 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
12Source 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
5.9CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N2.23.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-21541Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationJava SE JDK and JREOracle Java SE:7u343, Oracle Java SE:8u333, Oracle Java SE:11.0.15.1, Oracle Java SE:17.0.3.1, Oracle Java SE:18.0.1.1, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition:20.3.6, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition:21.3.2, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition:22.1.0Listed
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CWE details

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