CVE-2026-46966: Difficult to exploit 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-2026-46966 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 potentially take over the Oracle Universal Work Queue component. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory, strongly recommending patch application. No explicit patch version is stated in the input data, but Oracle urges timely application of security patches to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the Oracle Universal Work Queue product within Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the Oracle Universal Work Queue, potentially resulting in full takeover of the component. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is high, requiring network access and low privileges, with no user interaction needed. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory includes this vulnerability among 245 fixes and strongly recommends applying patches promptly. No specific patch version or fix is explicitly stated in the advisory content provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of the Oracle Universal Work Queue component, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the affected service, potentially disrupting business operations and exposing sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and removing unnecessary privileges from users. These mitigations may impact application functionality. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory; customers should consult the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html for current patch availability and installation instructions.
CVE-2026-46966: Difficult to exploit 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-2026-46966 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 potentially take over the Oracle Universal Work Queue component. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory, strongly recommending patch application. No explicit patch version is stated in the input data, but Oracle urges timely application of security patches to mitigate risk.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the Oracle Universal Work Queue product within Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.15. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access over HTTP to compromise the Oracle Universal Work Queue, potentially resulting in full takeover of the component. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is high, requiring network access and low privileges, with no user interaction needed. Oracle's June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory includes this vulnerability among 245 fixes and strongly recommends applying patches promptly. No specific patch version or fix is explicitly stated in the advisory content provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of the Oracle Universal Work Queue component, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow an attacker to take over the affected service, potentially disrupting business operations and exposing sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle strongly recommends applying the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability. Until patches are applied, risk may be reduced by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and removing unnecessary privileges from users. These mitigations may impact application functionality. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory; customers should consult the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html for current 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: 6a31b6320b89be6888266828
Added to database: 06/16/2026, 20:46:42 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:13:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 07:18:00 UTC
Views: 107
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