CVE-2026-60179

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MySQL Connector/C++ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-08-06

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all MySQL Connectors accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Connectors accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-21

Last Modified

2026-08-06

Generated

2026-08-11

AI Q&A

2026-07-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-09

NVD

CVE-2026-60179

EUVD

EUVD-2026-46585

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	mysql_connector/c++	From 9.7.0 (inc) to 9.7.1 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-284	The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Connectors (specifically Connector/C++) versions 9.7.0 to 9.7.1. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to exploit the system through multiple protocols. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data manipulation or access to all data accessible by MySQL Connectors.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for vulnerable MySQL Connector/C++ versions (9.7.0-9.7.1). Inspect installed packages using system commands like 'dpkg -l | grep mysql-connector-c++' on Debian/Ubuntu or 'rpm -qa | grep mysql-connector-c++' on RHEL-based systems. Verify version numbers against the affected range.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to create, delete, or modify critical data or access all data managed by MySQL Connectors. This could lead to data breaches, data loss, or unauthorized data changes, potentially affecting confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modification of critical data, which may violate GDPR's data integrity and confidentiality requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Unauthorized data access or alteration could result in non-compliance with these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade MySQL Connectors to a version unaffected by this vulnerability. Since affected versions are 9.7.0-9.7.1, apply the latest patch from Oracle immediately. Disable network access to MySQL Connectors if not required and restrict access via firewalls.

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