CVE-2026-60171

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Denial of Service in MySQL Cluster

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-27

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.0-8.0.47. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Cluster. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

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Published

2026-07-21

Last Modified

2026-07-27

Generated

2026-08-11

AI Q&A

2026-07-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-09

NVD

CVE-2026-60171

EUVD

EUVD-2026-46577

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	mysql_cluster	From 8.0.0 (inc) to 8.0.47 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-400	The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Cluster (versions 8.0.0-8.0.47) affecting the Server: Optimizer component. It allows a high-privileged attacker with network access to cause a denial of service (DOS) by crashing or hanging the MySQL Cluster repeatedly.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects MySQL Cluster versions 8.0.0 to 8.0.47. To detect it, check your MySQL Cluster version using the command: mysql --version. If your version falls within the affected range, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided for detection beyond version verification.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could disrupt database operations by causing frequent crashes or hangs, leading to downtime and loss of availability for applications relying on MySQL Cluster.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability causes denial-of-service (DoS) conditions in MySQL Cluster, leading to system unavailability. For GDPR, this could impact data processing operations requiring availability. For HIPAA, it may disrupt access to protected health information systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade MySQL Cluster to a version later than 8.0.47 as soon as possible to address the vulnerability in the Server: Optimizer component.

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