CVE-2026-46966Network attack vector

Authenticated application takeover via undisclosed access control

Published Jun 16, 2026 · Updated Jun 16, 2026

Improper access control in Oracle Universal Work Queue 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 allows remote authenticated users to take over the service via HTTP. Oracle has not disclosed which Work Provider Site Level Administration request or authorization operation mishandles the user's privileges. Exploitation requires low-privileged access and high-complexity conditions, but success grants control over the queue's data and availability.

CVSS severity7.5
High
EPSS probability0.31%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper access control in Oracle Universal Work Queue 12.2.3 through 12.2.15 allows remote authenticated users to take over the service via HTTP. Oracle has not disclosed which Work Provider Site Level Administration request or authorization operation mishandles the user's privileges. Exploitation requires low-privileged access and high-complexity conditions, but success grants control over the queue's data and availability.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-46966
Published
Jun 16, 2026
Updated
Jun 16, 2026
Vendor
Oracle
Product
Oracle Universal Work Queue
Classifications
CWE-284, CWE-269, CWE-306
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 16, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jun 16, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=12.2.3 <=12.2.15

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Oracle · Oracle Universal Work Queueversion=12.2.3 <=12.2.15

Published CVSS scores

7.5OracleCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-284Improper Access Control
CWE-269Improper Privilege Management
CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function

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