CVE-2026-46965: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Universal Work Queue. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Universal Work Queue
CVE-2026-46965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Universal Work Queue versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Universal Work Queue, potentially resulting in full takeover of the product. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update and strongly recommends applying the patches promptly. Until patched, risk can be reduced by blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these may affect functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle Universal Work Queue component of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTP to compromise the product, leading to potential full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has published this issue as part of its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory. While the advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific CVE, it strongly urges customers to apply the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities. Mitigations include applying the official patches as soon as possible and, until then, reducing exposure by blocking network protocols used by the attack or removing unnecessary privileges from users, though these mitigations may impact application functionality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue, resulting in complete takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected product, as reflected by the CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8. This can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, and service disruption within Oracle Universal Work Queue.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update immediately, which includes patches addressing this vulnerability. Until patches are applied, risk can be mitigated by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and removing unnecessary privileges from users who do not need them. Note that these mitigations may disrupt application functionality. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory, but the vendor advisory strongly implies that the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update contains the fix. Customers should consult the official Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html for detailed patch availability and installation instructions.
CVE-2026-46965: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Universal Work Queue. in Oracle Corporation Oracle Universal Work Queue
Description
CVE-2026-46965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Universal Work Queue versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Universal Work Queue, potentially resulting in full takeover of the product. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update and strongly recommends applying the patches promptly. Until patched, risk can be reduced by blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these may affect functionality.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle Universal Work Queue component of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. It allows an attacker with low privileges and network access over HTTP to compromise the product, leading to potential full takeover. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has published this issue as part of its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory. While the advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific CVE, it strongly urges customers to apply the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes fixes for this and many other vulnerabilities. Mitigations include applying the official patches as soon as possible and, until then, reducing exposure by blocking network protocols used by the attack or removing unnecessary privileges from users, though these mitigations may impact application functionality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue, resulting in complete takeover. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected product, as reflected by the CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8. This can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, and service disruption within Oracle Universal Work Queue.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update immediately, which includes patches addressing this vulnerability. Until patches are applied, risk can be mitigated by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and removing unnecessary privileges from users who do not need them. Note that these mitigations may disrupt application functionality. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory, but the vendor advisory strongly implies that the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update contains the fix. Customers should consult the official Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html for detailed patch availability and installation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T15:55:10.314Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a31b6320b89be6888266825
Added to database: 6/16/2026, 8:46:42 PM
Last enriched: 6/16/2026, 9:01:45 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:01:01 AM
Views: 3
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