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CVE-2026-60184 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief

A vulnerability exists in MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster products of Oracle MySQL, specifically in the Server: Replication component. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and allows high privileged attackers with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 4.4, indicating a medium severity impact on availability.

Vendor
Oracle Corporation
Product
MySQL Server
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.4
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 products, especially those with high privileges, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk. This includes reviewing and applying patches, restricting access, and monitoring for unusual activity.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the Server: Replication component of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster. 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. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 4.4 with a vector of (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). Successful exploitation requires high privileges and network access via multiple protocols.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the difficulty in exploitation and the potential impact of a successful attack.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patches provided by Oracle to fix the vulnerability.
  • Restrict network access to MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster to only necessary personnel.
  • Monitor MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster for unusual activity.
  • Consider implementing additional security measures such as multi-factor authentication and role-based access control.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:19.407Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T17:36:04.330Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope or impact of the vulnerability. Defenders should verify affected deployments and review official advisories for specific guidance.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:19.407Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed.