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CVE-2024-20960VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2024-20960: Oracle MySQL Server · Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple

Affects Oracle MySQL ServerSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 8.2.1 or 8.0.36 when convenient.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.5Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 8.2.1, 8.0.36
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 17 Feb 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

Upgrade mysql/mysql-server to 8.2.1 or 8.0.36.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Mysqlmysql/mysql-serverpkg:rpm/mysql/mysql-serverOther threatsAffected
  • <8.0.36
  • <8.2.1
Fixed in
  • 8.0.36
  • 8.2.1

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AI-suggested

European organizations should immediately audit their MySQL server versions and upgrade to the latest patched versions once Oracle releases them. If you cannot patch yet, organizations should restrict network access to MySQL servers by implementing strict firewall rules, limiting access to trusted IP addresses and internal networks only. Employ network segmentation to isolate database servers from less trusted network zones. Monitor MySQL server logs and network traffic for unusual activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) with signatures or heuristics targeting MySQL DoS attack patterns. Enforce the principle of least privilege by ensuring that users with network access to MySQL have only the minimum necessary permissions. Consider deploying rate limiting or connection throttling on MySQL ports to mitigate repeated exploit attempts. Regularly back up databases to ensure quick recovery in case of service disruption. Stay informed through Oracle security advisories and apply patches promptly once available. Additionally, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scanning focused on MySQL servers to identify exposure and weaknesses proactively.

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: RAPID). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

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