CVE-2026-60997 in Universal Work Queue
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Universal Work Queue product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Non-Media Integration issues). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Universal Work Queue accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Universal Work Queue accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability exists within Oracle Universal Work Queue, a component of the Oracle E-Business Suite that manages workflow processes and task execution across enterprise environments. The flaw resides in the Non-Media Integration issues section of this product, affecting versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.15. The vulnerability represents a significant security weakness that can be exploited by attackers with minimal privileges and network access through HTTP protocols. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-284 Access Control Issues, specifically targeting insufficient access control mechanisms within the application's integration components.
The technical implementation flaw allows an attacker with low privilege levels to bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access to critical system resources. The vulnerability's exploitability is rated as easily accessible due to the requirement of only network connectivity via standard HTTP protocols without needing elevated privileges or specialized tools. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform unauthorized operations including creating, deleting, or modifying data within the Oracle Universal Work Queue environment. The CVSS 3.1 scoring of 8.1 reflects the high severity impact with both confidentiality and integrity compromised, indicating that attackers could potentially access all accessible data or perform destructive modifications to critical system information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it enables attackers to manipulate workflow processes that may govern critical business operations. Organizations using affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions face potential exposure of sensitive financial data, employee records, and operational workflows that depend on the Universal Work Queue for proper execution. The vulnerability's configuration allows for complete access to all Oracle Universal Work Queue accessible data, making it particularly dangerous for enterprises where workflow automation handles mission-critical processes. This weakness creates an attack vector that aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 Valid Accounts, as attackers can leverage legitimate access patterns while operating within the bounds of normal application usage.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest Oracle security patches and updates specifically targeting this vulnerability. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be enforced to restrict HTTP access to only authorized administrative systems and users. The implementation of additional authentication controls and monitoring mechanisms around the Universal Work Queue components can help detect unauthorized access attempts. Regular security assessments should verify that the patching process has been completed successfully and that no residual vulnerabilities remain. Organizations should also consider implementing network-based intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious HTTP traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification as a medium severity issue in Oracle's security advisories underscores the importance of timely remediation, as it represents an easily exploitable weakness that could lead to substantial data compromise and operational disruption across enterprise environments dependent on Oracle E-Business Suite functionality.