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CVE-2026-46966 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

A high-severity vulnerability was discovered in Oracle Universal Work Queue, a component of Oracle E-Business Suite. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-46966, has a CVSS score of 7.5 and can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to a takeover of the Oracle Universal Work Queue. This vulnerability is located in the Work Provider Site Level Administration component of Oracle Universal Work Queue. It is a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability that requires a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP. Successful exploitation can result in a takeover of Oracle Universal Work Queue.

Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
Oracle Universal Work Queue
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
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 versions 12.2.3-12.2.15 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation. This is because the vulnerability has a high CVSS score and can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to a takeover of the Oracle Universal Work Queue.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the Work Provider Site Level Administration component of Oracle Universal Work Queue. It is a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability that requires a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP. Successful exploitation can result in a takeover of Oracle Universal Work Queue. The CVSS Vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability affects Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.2.3-12.2.15.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching this vulnerability due to its high CVSS score and potential impact on Oracle E-Business Suite instances.

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 E-Business Suite instances for suspicious activity
  • Consider implementing additional security measures such as Web Application Firewalls
  • Verify the integrity of Oracle Universal Work Queue configurations
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T10:54:15.773Z and was last modified on 2026-06-18T22:20:46.933Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects Oracle Universal Work Queue, a component of Oracle E-Business Suite. The CVE record and NVD entry provide additional context and details about the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-46966 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46966

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

  • CVE-2026-46966 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46966

    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.