Privilege escalation in Oracle Java Virtual Machine
CVE-2025-50069
Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.27 and 21.3-21.18. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Java VM. While the vulnerability is in Java VM, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.003 (24.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Oracle Java_virtual_machine
- Oracle Corporation Database Server — versions 19.3, 21.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert_us@oracle.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-50069?
- CVE-2025-50069 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Java Virtual Machine, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2025-07-15.
- How severe is CVE-2025-50069?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.