CVE-2026-60997: Vulnerability in the Oracle Universal Work Queue product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Non-Media Inte

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-60997 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting universal work queue. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2026-07-21
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-21 22:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle universal work queue UPGRADE

Affected: >= 12.2.3 and <= 12.2.15

Fixed in: newer than 12.2.15

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.2.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy universal-work-queue || rpm -q universal-work-queue || universal-work-queue --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 12.2.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade universal-work-queue

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade universal-work-queue

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison universal-work-queue sudo apt install universal-work-queue=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold universal-work-queue

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list universal-work-queue sudo dnf downgrade universal-work-queue-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add universal-work-queue

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · uv · FIXED · 0.13.5-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b

Fedora ELN · oo7 · FIXED · 0.7.0~beta-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-f348262964 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-f348262964

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-60997?

universal work queue: upgrade to newer than 12.2.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-60997 being exploited?

CVE-2026-60997 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-60997 affect?

CVE-2026-60997 affects universal work queue. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-60997?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-60700 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE Vulnerability in the Oracle Universal Work Queue product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: UWQ Server Iss
CVE-2026-60701 MEDIUM 6.6 UPGRADE Vulnerability in the Oracle Universal Work Queue product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Work Provider

References

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