CVE-2026-46981: Oracle Utilities Network Management System · Improper Access Control
Affects Oracle Utilities Network Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle CorporationOracle Utilities Network Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavencom.oracle.oracleutilities/network-management-systempkg:maven/com.oracle.oracleutilities/network-management-systemOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Oracle has included this vulnerability in its July 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory, which contains numerous security patches across Oracle products. However, no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed for this specific vulnerability in the advisory. Organizations should review the July 2026 Critical Patch Update documentation and apply all relevant patches promptly. Until a specific patch is confirmed, monitor Oracle advisories for updates. No vendor advisory states that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.
Description
CVE-2026-46981 is a vulnerability in Oracle Utilities Network Management System affecting multiple versions. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on accessible data, as well as unauthorized read access to some data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, indicating high severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts. The vulnerability may also affect additional Oracle products due to scope change. Oracle has published a Critical Patch Update advisory referencing this vulnerability but does not specify a dedicated patch for this issue alone.