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CVE-2022-21549: 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: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 17.0.3.1; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.2 and 22.1.0. Easily exploitable 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 update, insert or delete access to some of 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 5.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-21549 is a medium-severity Oracle Java and GraalVM issue that can let an unauthenticated network attacker alter some accessible data. Business risk is highest where affected Java versions run untrusted sandboxed code or expose the vulnerable library behavior through services that process attacker-supplied data.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted remediation item, not an emergency, unless affected Java runtimes process untrusted code or external service data. Prioritize internet-facing services and legacy Java client workflows first, then close remaining inventory gaps through normal patch governance.

Technical view

The CVE is in Oracle Java SE and Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition Libraries and is associated with CWE-502. Affected versions listed are Java SE 17.0.3.1 and GraalVM Enterprise Edition 21.3.2 and 22.1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and low integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in affected Java or GraalVM deployments that run untrusted Java Web Start or applet code, rely on Java sandboxing, or pass untrusted service data into the affected library APIs. Ordinary Java installations may be lower risk if those conditions are absent.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other confirmed active exploitation. Oracle describes the issue as easily exploitable over multiple protocols without authentication, but the documented impact is limited to unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some accessible data.

Researcher notes

The available evidence supports integrity-only impact and affected-version scoping, but does not include exploit details or a named vulnerable class/API. Validation should focus on runtime versioning, exposure conditions in Oracle’s note, and downstream vendor package status rather than exploit reproduction.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Oracle July 2022 CPU guidance for affected Java and GraalVM versions.
  • Use Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, NetApp, or other vendor advisories for packaged deployments.
  • Inventory and retire Java SE 17.0.3.1 where still present.
  • Inventory and retire GraalVM EE 21.3.2 and 22.1.0 where still present.
  • Reduce reliance on sandboxed untrusted Java code where business processes allow.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Java SE and GraalVM versions across servers, desktops, and build images.
  • Identify Java Web Start, applet, or sandboxed untrusted-code usage.
  • Review services that pass external input into Java library APIs.
  • Check vendor package status against Oracle, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, and NetApp advisories.
  • Verify updated runtime versions after patching or package upgrades.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
8

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4oracle

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-21549Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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  3. CVE updatedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

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other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationJava SE JDK and JREOracle Java SE:17.0.3.1, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition:21.3.2, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition:22.1.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-502

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