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 component of Oracle E-Business Suite 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 component. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains multiple security fixes across Oracle products. Oracle strongly recommends applying the provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these mitigations may affect functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-46965 is a vulnerability in the Oracle Universal Work Queue product within Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Work Provider Site Level Administration) affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw allows a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the Oracle Universal Work Queue, potentially leading to full takeover of the component. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 245 security patches across multiple Oracle products. Oracle advises customers to remain on supported versions and apply patches without delay. Mitigations such as blocking network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges may reduce risk temporarily but could impact application functionality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the Oracle Universal Work Queue component, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the affected component, potentially disrupting business processes relying on Oracle E-Business Suite. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network via HTTP by an attacker with low privileges, increasing the risk of exploitation in environments where the component is accessible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these security patches promptly to remediate the vulnerability. Until patches are applied, risk may be mitigated by blocking network protocols required for exploitation or by removing unnecessary privileges from users who do not need them. However, these mitigations may disrupt application functionality. Oracle recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory linked in the input.
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 component of Oracle E-Business Suite 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 component. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which contains multiple security fixes across Oracle products. Oracle strongly recommends applying the provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking required network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges, though these mitigations may affect functionality.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46965 is a vulnerability in the Oracle Universal Work Queue product within Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Work Provider Site Level Administration) affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The flaw allows a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the Oracle Universal Work Queue, potentially leading to full takeover of the component. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 245 security patches across multiple Oracle products. Oracle advises customers to remain on supported versions and apply patches without delay. Mitigations such as blocking network protocols or removing unnecessary privileges may reduce risk temporarily but could impact application functionality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the Oracle Universal Work Queue component, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to take over the affected component, potentially disrupting business processes relying on Oracle E-Business Suite. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network via HTTP by an attacker with low privileges, increasing the risk of exploitation in environments where the component is accessible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers are strongly advised to apply these security patches promptly to remediate the vulnerability. Until patches are applied, risk may be mitigated by blocking network protocols required for exploitation or by removing unnecessary privileges from users who do not need them. However, these mitigations may disrupt application functionality. Oracle recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying security patches without delay. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory linked in the input.
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: 06/16/2026, 20:46:42 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:13:23 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 07:18:00 UTC
Views: 74
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