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CVE-2026-34278: Oracle MySQL Server · Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

Affects Oracle MySQL ServerSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.9 Medium.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
4.9Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 21 Apr 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Oracle CorporationMySQL ServerAffected
  • >=8.0.0 <=8.0.45
Fixed in–
Mavencom.mysql/mysql-serverpkg:maven/com.mysql/mysql-serverOther threatsAffected
  • =8.0.0
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability in the April 2026 Critical Patch Update. Users should apply the April 2026 CPU promptly to remediate this issue. Oracle strongly recommends staying on actively supported versions and applying all Critical Patch Updates without delay. Patch status is confirmed as available via the Oracle advisory: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2026.html

Description

CVE-2026-34278 is a medium severity vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server versions 8.0.0 through 8.0.45 affecting the Server Optimizer component. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to cause a denial of service by hanging or repeatedly crashing the MySQL Server. The vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. Oracle has included this vulnerability in its April 2026 Critical Patch Update advisory, which provides cumulative patches addressing this and other vulnerabilities. Users are strongly advised to apply the April 2026 Critical Patch Update to remediate this issue.

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