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CVE-2026-60315 Oracle Corporation CVE debrief
A vulnerability exists in MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster products of Oracle MySQL. The vulnerability is located in the Server: X Plugin component. MySQL Server versions 8.4.0-8.4.10 and 9.7.0-9.7.1 are affected, as well as MySQL Cluster versions 8.0.0-8.0.47, 8.4.0-8.4.10, and 9.7.0-9.7.1. An unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit this vulnerability to compromise MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster, as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster accessible data.
- Vendor
- Oracle Corporation
- Product
- MySQL Server
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.2
- 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 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.2, indicating a high level of severity.
Technical summary
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.2, with Confidentiality and Availability impacts. The CVSS Vector is (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H). The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker 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 (complete DOS) of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster, as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster accessible data.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the latest security patches and updates to MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster products.
- Restrict network access to MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster products to only necessary personnel.
- Monitor MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster products for suspicious activity.
- Implement additional security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to protect MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster products.
- Review system logs for signs of potential exploitation.
- Conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential vulnerabilities in your environment.
- Consider implementing a vulnerability management program to stay informed about potential threats.
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:17:34.283Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T17:14:16.147Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope of affected systems or potential impacts. Defenders should verify the vulnerability's relevance to their specific environments and take necessary precautions based on available information.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-60315 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60315
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-60315 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60315
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html
[email protected] - 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.