Oracle released its latest Critical Patch Update (CPU), addressing 378 security vulnerabilities across a wide range of Oracle products. This update includes fixes for approximately 180 unique security issues (CVEs). Notably, 255 of the vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely without authentication, and nearly 40 are rated as critical severity.

Affected products include, but are not limited to:

• Oracle MySQL  

• Oracle E-Business Suite    

• Oracle Database Server    

• Oracle Enterprise Manager    

• Oracle Fusion Middleware   

Security Risks

The successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities poses a significant security risk, as remote attackers could potentially exploit them to gain control over the affected system.

For the full list of security updates released by Oracle, please refer to Critical Patch Updates.

Recommended Actions

The National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) recommends users and system administrators to:

1. Upgrade, as soon as possible, to the latest supported version of installed software in order to continue receiving technical support and security patches.

2. Before updating or patching, please ensure that you have the latest backup that can easily be restored.

For further information and support, please contact the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) by emailto rwcsirt@ncsa.gov.rw or call us on 9009.

References

• Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2025

• Oracle Critical Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins

• https://www.securityweek.com/oracle-patches-180-vulnerabilities-with-april-2025-cpu/