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CVE-2026-60178 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

A vulnerability was discovered in the MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster products of Oracle MySQL, specifically in the Server: Clone Plugin component. The affected versions are MySQL Server: 8.4.0-8.4.10, 9.7.0-9.7.1; MySQL Cluster: 8.0.0-8.0.47, 8.4.0-8.4.10 and 9.7.0-9.7.1. This difficult-to-exploit vulnerability allows high-privileged attackers with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks can result in the takeover of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster. Administrators and users of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster versions 8.4.0-8.4.10, 9.7.0-9.7.1, and 8.0.0-8.0.47 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions.

Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
MySQL Server
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-21
Original CVE updated
2026-07-27
Advisory published
2026-07-21
Advisory updated
2026-07-27

Who should care

Administrators and users of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster versions 8.4.0-8.4.10, 9.7.0-9.7.1, and 8.0.0-8.0.47 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who may be impacted by the vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.6, indicating a medium severity level. The CVSS Vector is (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), showing that the vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. This vulnerability affects MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster products of Oracle MySQL, specifically in the Server: Clone Plugin component. The affected versions are MySQL Server: 8.4.0-8.4.10, 9.7.0-9.7.1; MySQL Cluster: 8.0.0-8.0.47, 8.4.0-8.4.10 and 9.7.0-9.7.1.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability, as it can lead to a takeover of the affected systems.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patches or updates provided by Oracle to fix the vulnerability.
  • Restrict network access to the affected systems to prevent exploitation.
  • Monitor the affected systems for any suspicious activity.
  • Consider implementing compensating controls, such as additional security measures, to reduce the risk of exploitation.
  • Review and update asset inventory to identify potentially affected systems.
  • Perform regular security audits to detect and address potential vulnerabilities.
  • Establish a process for tracking and addressing exceptions and retesting remediated assets.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:18.730Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T14:49:08.107Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the provided source corpus and may not reflect the full scope of the vulnerability. Defenders should verify the affected versions and configurations within their environments.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:18.730Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed.