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CVE-2026-101775 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief
A high-severity vulnerability exists in MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster products from Oracle MySQL, specifically in the Server: Replication component. This issue allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to potentially compromise the server, leading to unauthorized data modifications and service disruption. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster, including 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3, and 26.7.0-26.7.1. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification access to critical data or all MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable of
- Vendor
- Oracle Corporation
- Product
- MySQL Server
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-20
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-22
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-22
Who should care
MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster administrators, Database security teams, IT security teams responsible for patch management, and operators managing affected versions of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster. These teams must identify affected instances, apply Oracle security patches, and implement compensating controls to mitigate potential unauthorized data modifications and service disruption.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-101775 is a high-severity vulnerability in MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster that requires immediate attention from administrators and security teams. The vulnerability allows for potential unauthorized data modifications and service disruption. Affected versions need to be identified, and Oracle security patches should be applied as a priority. The vulnerability's impact on data integrity and service availability necessitates swift action to prevent potential exploitation.
- Potential unauthorized data modifications
- Service disruption due to complete DOS
- Need for verification of affected versions and exposure
- Priority for applying Oracle security patches
Technical summary
The vulnerability, located in the Server: Replication component of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster, allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to potentially compromise the server. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data modifications and service disruption. Affected versions include MySQL Server: 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3, 26.7.0-26.7.1; MySQL Cluster: 8.0.0-8.0.49, 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3 and 26.7.0-26.7.1.
Defensive priority
High priority for MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster administrators
Recommended defensive actions
- Review and apply the Oracle security patch for CVE-2026-101775
- Conduct an inventory check to identify affected MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster instances
- Implement compensating controls to monitor and restrict network access to MySQL services
- Verify the integrity of data and monitor for potential unauthorized modifications
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its high CVSS score of 7.4 and the potential impacts on data integrity and service availability. The vulnerability's impact on data integrity and service availability necessitates swift action to prevent potential exploitation. Affected versions need to be identified, and Oracle security patches should be applied as a priority. The CVE Program record and NVD detail page offer source-provided CVE metadata and source-specific vulnerability assessments. Defenses
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-101775 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-101775
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-101775 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-101775
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-101775
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/101xxx/CVE-2026-101775.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2026.html
Supplemental source - vendor-advisory
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.