CVE-2026-61096: Low severity Oracle MySQL Server vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Pluggable Auth). Supported versions that are affected are MySQL Server: 8.4.0-8.4.10, 9.7.0-9.7.1; MySQL Cluster: 8.0.0-8.0.47, 8.4.0-8.4.10 and 9.7.0-9.7.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster executes to compromise MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.9 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Affected Software

9 affected components
Oracle MySQL Server>=8.4.0<=8.4.10, >=9.7.0<=9.7.1
Oracle MySQL Cluster>=8.0.0<=8.0.47, >=8.4.0<=8.4.10, >=9.7.0<=9.7.1
Oracle MySQL Server>=8.4.0<=8.4.10
Oracle MySQL Server=9.7.0
Oracle MySQL Server=9.7.1
Oracle MySQL Cluster>=8.0.0<=8.0.47
Oracle MySQL Cluster>=8.4.0<=8.4.10
Oracle MySQL Cluster=9.7.0
Oracle MySQL Cluster=9.7.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade MySQL Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade MySQL Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.7.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade MySQL Cluster to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.47
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade MySQL Cluster to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.10
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade MySQL Cluster to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.7.1

Event History

Jul 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:38 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-61096?

CVE-2026-61096 has a low severity score of 2.9.

2

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-61096?

Affected versions include MySQL Server 8.4.0-8.4.10, 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.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-61096?

To mitigate CVE-2026-61096, update your MySQL Server or MySQL Cluster to the latest version beyond the affected versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-61096?

CVE-2026-61096 is classified as a difficult to exploit vulnerability related to Pluggable Authentication in MySQL.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-61096 have?

CVE-2026-61096 allows for potential unathenticated access, with a limited impact on integrity, but no impact on confidentiality or availability.

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