CVE-2026-34278: Medium severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability

Published Apr 21, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.0-8.0.45. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. 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).

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Oracle MySQL Server>=8.0.0<=8.0.45
Oracle MySQL Server>=8.0.0<=8.0.45
Microsoft azl3 mysql 8.0.45-2
Microsoft cbl2 mysql 8.0.45-3
Microsoft cbl2 mysql 8.0.45-3<8.0.46-1
8.0.46-1
Microsoft azl3 mysql 8.0.45-2<8.0.46-1
8.0.46-1
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.1
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.46-1

Event History

Apr 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34278?

CVE-2026-34278 is considered to be an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows high privileged attackers to compromise MySQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34278?

To fix CVE-2026-34278, you should upgrade your MySQL Server installation to a version later than 8.0.45.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-34278?

CVE-2026-34278 affects supported versions of Oracle MySQL Server ranging from 8.0.0 to 8.0.45.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2026-34278?

CVE-2026-34278 involves a vulnerability in the MySQL Server component, specifically within the Optimizer.

5

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2026-34278?

Exploiting CVE-2026-34278 can allow attackers with network access to compromise the integrity and availability of the MySQL Server.

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