CVE-2026-46871: Oracle MySQL Shell · Improper Access Control
Affects Oracle MySQL ShellSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 20:25 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle CorporationMySQL Shell | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Oracle strongly recommends applying the June 2026 Critical Security Patch Update promptly to remediate this vulnerability. Until patches are applied, risk can be reduced by blocking network protocols required for exploitation and removing unnecessary privileges from users. Oracle does not provide a specific patch link for this vulnerability alone but includes it in the broader Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should consult the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html for detailed patch availability and installation instructions.
Description
CVE-2026-46871 is a vulnerability in Oracle's MySQL Shell, specifically affecting version 2026.2.0+9.6.1. It allows a low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to gain unauthorized access to critical or all accessible data within MySQL Shell. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory recommending prompt patch application and possible network protocol blocking as interim mitigation.