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MySQL Server EUVDEUVD-2026-106134

| CVE-2026-101733 MEDIUM
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-10-20 secalert_us@oracle.com GHSA-wv76-j5f6-5v95
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: oracle
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privileged MySQL account
  2. Delivery
    Connect over network via MySQL protocol
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted JSON-component query
  4. Execution
    Trigger hang or repeatable crash
  5. Impact
    Complete denial of service

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the attacker to already hold a low-privileged, authenticated MySQL account (CVSS PR:L) with network reachability to the database over one of its supported protocols; the flaw resides in the Server: JSON component, so triggering it involves JSON-related query processing rather than a special configuration. No non-default feature toggle is documented as required and no user interaction is needed (UI:N). The key limiting factor is the authentication prerequisite - exploitation is NOT possible by fully unauthenticated attackers - which substantially reduces exposure on instances that are not internet-facing or multi-tenant. Impact is confined to availability (crash/hang); no data disclosure or modification occurs.

Impact

This is a medium-severity, availability-only denial-of-service flaw in the JSON component of Oracle MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster. The vendor CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, base 6.5) is internally consistent: network vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with impact confined entirely to availability (C:N/I:N) - a repeatable crash or hang causing complete DOS. No EPSS score, KEV listing, or POC was provided in the input; the only tags are 'Denial Of Service' and 'Oracle', and the sole reference is the Oracle Critical Patch Update of October 2026. There is therefore no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code - this is not a confirmed priority on exploitation grounds. The realistic risk is a post-authentication DoS: an attacker already holding a low-privileged MySQL account can crash the server, which matters most in multi-tenant, shared-hosting, or internet-exposed database deployments. Because confidentiality and integrity are untouched, this ranks below RCE or data-exposure bugs but should still be patched promptly on exposed or shared instances given MySQL's enormous deployment footprint. No conflicting signals were observed; the chief gap is the absence of EPSS/KEV/POC data to gauge likelihood of weaponization.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with a valid but low-privileged MySQL account connects over the network (e.g., via the standard MySQL protocol) and issues crafted queries that abuse the Server: JSON component, triggering a hang or repeatable crash that takes the database completely offline. No user interaction or elevated privileges are needed, and the crash can be repeated to sustain an outage. No public exploit identified at time of analysis.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 21, 2026

Denial of service in Oracle MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster JSON processing allows a low-privileged authenticated attacker with network access to hang or repeatedly crash the database service (CVSS 3.1 score 6.5, availability-only). Affected releases include MySQL Server 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3, and 26.7.0-26.7.1, plus MySQL Cluster 8.0.0-8.0.49, 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3, and 26.7.0-26.7.1. The CVSS vector confirms PR:L authentication is required, and no public exploit was identified at time of analysis; no CISA KEV status was supplied.

RemediationAI

Apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) October 2026 update for MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster, using the vendor advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2026.html to confirm the exact patched release, because the supplied data does not state a standalone fixed version and versions outside the listed affected ranges should not be assumed fixed without checking the advisory. Until patched, restrict network reachability to database ports to trusted application and administrative hosts through firewalls or security groups, recognizing that this may complicate legitimate distributed access. Remove or disable unnecessary low-privileged accounts and limit JSON query privileges where practical; this does not eliminate the flaw but shrinks the authenticated attack surface. Apply query timeouts and resource limits and monitor or auto-restart crashed instances; these measures only contain symptoms and can mask repeated exploitation. Do not expose MySQL directly to the internet, and note that no public exploit was identified at time of analysis but the PR:L authentication prerequisite is not a full mitigation.

Affected VersionsENISA

MySQL Cluster 8.0.0-8.0.49
MySQL Cluster 8.4.0-8.4.12
MySQL Server 8.4.0-8.4.12
MySQL Cluster 9.7.0-9.7.3
MySQL Server 26.7.0-26.7.1
MySQL Cluster 26.7.0-26.7.1
MySQL Server 9.7.0-9.7.3

Affected Packages

euvd mysql_cluster no fix
euvd mysql_server no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

The supplied data does not include a CWE mapping, so the precise root-cause class cannot be assigned; operationally, this is a denial-of-service condition in the Server: JSON component of Oracle MySQL Server and MySQL Cluster. The CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, a low-privileged authenticated account, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and impact limited to availability. Because the flaw resides in JSON-related server processing, triggering it involves crafted JSON query handling rather than a documented non-default feature toggle. No CPE strings were provided; affected scope must be determined from the supplied version ranges. The key limiting factor is the authentication prerequisite, so this is not exploitable by fully unauthenticated remote attackers. No exploit code availability or active exploitation is confirmed in the input.

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Severity by source

Vendor (oracle) PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
vuln.today AI 6.5 MEDIUM

Network-reachable and low-complexity but requires a low-privileged account (PR:L), no user interaction, and the crash impacts only availability (C:N/I:N/A:H).

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Red Hat 6.5 MEDIUM

Primary rating from Vendor (oracle).

CVSS VectorVendor: oracle

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: JSON). Supported versions that are affected are MySQL Server: 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3, 26.7.0-26.7.1; MySQL Cluster: 8.0.0-8.0.49, 8.4.0-8.4.12, 9.7.0-9.7.3 and 26.7.0-26.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 66% exploitable
Prevalence
Ubiquitous
MySQL is one of the most widely deployed databases worldwide
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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