CVE-2026-60189: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. in Oracle Corporation MySQL Server
CVE-2026-60189 is a vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster affecting specific versions. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to cause a hang or repeated crash, resulting in a denial of service (DoS). The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and does not impact confidentiality or integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, indicating medium severity. Affected versions include MySQL Server 8.4.0 through 8.4.10 and 9.7.0 through 9.7.1, as well as MySQL Cluster 8.0.0 through 8.0.47, 8.4.0 through 8.4.10, and 9.7.0 through 9.7.1. Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update in July 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Users are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-60189) affects Oracle MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster components related to replication. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access and high complexity requirements to cause a denial of service by hanging or crashing the server repeatedly. The vulnerability does not allow unauthorized disclosure or modification of data. The affected versions are MySQL Server 8.4.0-8.4.10 and 9.7.0-9.7.1, and MySQL Cluster 8.0.0-8.0.47, 8.4.0-8.4.10, and 9.7.0-9.7.1. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 1449 security patches across multiple products. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service condition causing the MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster to hang or crash repeatedly. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires high privileges and network access with high attack complexity, limiting the ease of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the July 2026 Critical Patch Update. Users should apply the relevant patches for MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster versions promptly to remediate this issue. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified by Oracle. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. There is no indication that the vulnerability is mitigated by default or requires no action.
CVE-2026-60189: Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. in Oracle Corporation MySQL Server
Description
CVE-2026-60189 is a vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster affecting specific versions. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to cause a hang or repeated crash, resulting in a denial of service (DoS). The vulnerability is difficult to exploit and does not impact confidentiality or integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, indicating medium severity. Affected versions include MySQL Server 8.4.0 through 8.4.10 and 9.7.0 through 9.7.1, as well as MySQL Cluster 8.0.0 through 8.0.47, 8.4.0 through 8.4.10, and 9.7.0 through 9.7.1. Oracle has released a Critical Patch Update in July 2026 addressing this and many other vulnerabilities. Users are strongly advised to apply the available patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.4medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-60189) affects Oracle MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster components related to replication. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access and high complexity requirements to cause a denial of service by hanging or crashing the server repeatedly. The vulnerability does not allow unauthorized disclosure or modification of data. The affected versions are MySQL Server 8.4.0-8.4.10 and 9.7.0-9.7.1, and MySQL Cluster 8.0.0-8.0.47, 8.4.0-8.4.10, and 9.7.0-9.7.1. Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update includes fixes for this vulnerability among 1449 security patches across multiple products. The vendor strongly recommends applying these patches without delay to mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service condition causing the MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster to hang or crash repeatedly. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires high privileges and network access with high attack complexity, limiting the ease of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the July 2026 Critical Patch Update. Users should apply the relevant patches for MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster versions promptly to remediate this issue. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are specified by Oracle. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. There is no indication that the vulnerability is mitigated by default or requires no action.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:51:40.520Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a5fe6d79c2644c7f8cb0e2d
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 21:38:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 04:32:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 16
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