CVE-2026-60180 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of MySQL Connectors versions 9.7.0-9.7.1, Oracle MySQL administrators, and security teams responsible for vulnerability management should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it. They should review the vendor guidance, assess their exposure, and implement compensating controls if necessary. Additionally, they should monitor for potential DOS attacks and implement measures to prevent them.

Technical summary

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Connectors. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.5 and a CVSS Vector of (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Defensive priority

High priority due to high CVSS score of 7.5 and potential for complete DOS of MySQL Connectors.

Recommended defensive actions

• Inventory and verify MySQL Connectors versions 9.7.0-9.7.1
• Apply vendor patches or updates
• Monitor for potential DOS attacks
• Implement compensating controls for network access
• Review and verify affected product deployments in managed environments
• Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control
• Track exceptions and retest remediated assets

Evidence notes

Evidence from official sources indicates a vulnerability in MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.5 and can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Connectors. Defenders should verify the affected versions, assess network exposure, and review vendor guidance for mitigation.

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