CVE-2023-21853
📛 CVE Title
CVE-2023-21853
Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Mobile Field Service product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Synchronization). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Mobile Field Service. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Mobile Field Service accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- oracle
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N- Effective score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
- —
- Reserved
- 2022-12-17
- Published
- 2023-01-18 00:35 UTC
- Last updated
- 2024-09-17 15:53 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/21xxx/CVE-2023-21853.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-21853 — CVE-2023-21853
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2023-01-18 00:15:14 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 05:34:11 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: secalert_us@oracle.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.6 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0052 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 41.01% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-29
NVD-assigned CWE(s):
CWE-284
(differs from the CNA list above)
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-29 20:55 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-26019 - Assigner
- oracle
- Published
- Jan 17, 2023, 11:35:14 PM
- Updated
- Sep 17, 2024, 1:53:15 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.2800
- Vendors
- Oracle Corporation
- Products
-
Mobile Field Service (12.2.3-12.2.12)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-5x38-7r9g-7mr7
ENISA description: Vulnerability in the Oracle Mobile Field Service product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Synchronization). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Mobile Field Service. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Mobile Field Service accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Corporation | Mobile Field Service |
12.2.3-12.2.12 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mobile_field_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- Oracle Advisory vendor-advisory
Web references (6)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-21853 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-26019 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://support.oracle.com/support/?anchorId=&documentId=KA1024&page=sptemplate&sptemplate=km-article rapid7:support.oracle.com
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-21853 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html rapid7:www.oracle.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html secalert_us@oracle.com PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 PatchVendor Advisory
Remediations (17)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
rapid7
oracle-ebs-jan-2023-cpu-12_2
2026-05-28 23:28 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft today pushed updates to fix at least 56 security flaws in its Windows operating systems and supported software. This final Patch Tuesday of 2025 tackles one zero-day bug that is already ...
2026-06-04 16:46 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
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2026-06-04 16:46 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
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2026-06-04 16:46 UTC -
web:gemini.google.com
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2026-06-04 16:46 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-06-04 16:46 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
As the year winds down, Microsoft Patch Tuesday in December arrives with essential fixes and enhancements to close vulnerabilities and boost performance.
2026-06-04 16:46 UTC -
web:securityboulevard.com
For cyber practitioners, the choice between mitigation and remediation often hinges on practical constraints. Immediate remediation might not be feasible due to operational dependencies or the potential impact on business continuity. In these scenarios, mitigation provides a valuable stopgap, offering protection while more permanent fixes are devised and deployed. What Are We Trying to ...
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC -
web:www.bugcrowd.com
Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC -
web:heimdalsecurity.com
Explore six essential patch management best practices for 2026 to keep your systems secure, up to date, and protected from vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, product names, and impact metrics. For ...
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC -
web:security.paloaltonetworks.com
Palo Alto Networks Security Advisory: CVE -2025-2183 GlobalProtect App: Improper Certificate Validation Leads to Privilege Escalation An insufficient certificate validation issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. This can enable a local non-administrative operating system user or an attacker on the same subnet ...
2026-05-22 05:47 UTC
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