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CVE-2026-46963 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was discovered in Oracle Universal Work Queue, a component of Oracle E-Business Suite. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-46963, has a CVSS score of 9.9, indicating a high severity level. The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue, potentially impacting additional products. The vulnerability is located in the Work Provider Site Level Administration component of Oracle Universal Work Queue. It is easily exploitable and allows an attacker to compromise the product, potentially leading to a takeover. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Organizations using Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically versions 12.2.3-12.2.15, should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation.

Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
Oracle Universal Work Queue
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-18
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-18

Who should care

Organizations using Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically versions 12.2.3-12.2.15, should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation. This involves reviewing and updating network access controls, monitoring for suspicious activity, and verifying the integrity of Oracle Universal Work Queue installations. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management processes should be aware of the potential impact and take necessary precautions.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the Work Provider Site Level Administration component of Oracle Universal Work Queue. It is easily exploitable and allows an attacker to compromise the product, potentially leading to a takeover. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Universal Work Queue, and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Universal Work Queue, attacks may significantly impact additional products.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch provided by Oracle Corporation as soon as possible
  • Review and update network access controls to limit exposure
  • Monitor Oracle Universal Work Queue for suspicious activity
  • Consider implementing compensating controls, such as web application firewalls
  • Verify the integrity of Oracle Universal Work Queue installations

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T10:54:15.460Z and modified on 2026-06-18T22:19:46.887Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability is in Oracle Universal Work Queue, a component of Oracle E-Business Suite. The CVE record was provided by the CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) and is based on information from Oracle Corporation. The NVD entry provides additional information and analysis of the vulnerability. The evidence is limited to publicly available information and may not reflect the full scope of the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-46963 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46963

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-46963 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46963

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.