CVE-2026-61082 in MySQL Connectors
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Connectors accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2026
This vulnerability resides within Oracle MySQL Connectors, specifically affecting Connector/J versions 9.7.0 through 9.7.1. The flaw represents a significant security weakness that enables unauthenticated attackers to compromise the MySQL connectors without requiring any prior authentication credentials or privileged access. The vulnerability's exploitability is classified as easily accessible, meaning that attackers with network connectivity can potentially leverage this weakness without extensive technical prerequisites.
The technical nature of this vulnerability involves a critical data exposure issue that manifests through multiple network protocols, indicating the flaw exists at a foundational level within the connector's network handling mechanisms. Attackers can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within MySQL Connectors or achieve complete access to all accessible data through these connectors. The vulnerability requires human interaction from individuals other than the attacker, suggesting that while the technical exploitation is straightforward, social engineering or user-specific actions may be necessary to facilitate successful compromise.
From a security impact perspective, this vulnerability carries a CVSS base score of 6.5, which classifies it as a medium to high severity issue with significant confidentiality implications. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) demonstrates that the attack can be conducted remotely over network protocols with low complexity requirements and no privilege escalation needed. The high confidentiality impact (C:H) indicates that successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete data exposure across all MySQL Connectors accessible information assets.
The operational implications of this vulnerability extend beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling attackers to compromise entire database ecosystems through the connectors. This weakness affects organizations that rely on MySQL Connectors for database connectivity and application integration, creating potential risks for sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, financial records, and proprietary business information. The affected versions represent a specific release range indicating this issue was introduced in recent updates and may have been present during critical development or deployment phases.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability including patching the affected Connector/J versions to the latest secure releases, implementing network segmentation to limit access to database connectors, and conducting thorough security assessments of all systems utilizing these connectors. The vulnerability's classification under CWE categories related to information exposure and insecure direct object references highlights its fundamental nature as a data protection weakness that could enable unauthorized information disclosure attacks following the MITRE ATT&CK framework's data exposure tactics.
Security teams should prioritize monitoring for exploitation attempts through network logs, implementing access controls to restrict connector usage, and establishing incident response procedures specifically addressing potential data compromise scenarios. The requirement for human interaction suggests that social engineering components may be necessary for successful exploitation, warranting additional user awareness training and security education programs to prevent unauthorized actions that could facilitate this vulnerability's exploitation. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in database connectivity components and ensure comprehensive protection of organizational data assets.
This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date database connector software, as outdated versions may contain unpatched security flaws that can be exploited by threat actors. The specific version range indicates this issue was introduced in recent releases, emphasizing the need for thorough testing and validation of all database connectivity components before deployment to production environments. Organizations should establish robust patch management processes specifically targeting database connectors and related components to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being exploited in their infrastructure.