Oracle MySQL Shell 2026.2.0+9.6.1 Shell For VS Code privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Shell 2026.2.0+9.6.1. It has been classified as very critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Shell For VS Code. This manipulation causes Remote Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-46850. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle MySQL Shell 2026.2.0+9.6.1 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Shell For VS Code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell for VS Code). The supported version that is affected is 2026.2.0+9.6.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise MySQL Shell. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Shell, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Shell. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-46850 since 05/18/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/17/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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CNA Base Score: 9.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/18/2026 CVE reserved
06/17/2026 +30 days Advisory disclosed
06/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: oracle.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-46850 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-46850
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-371677

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2026 06:18
Changes: 06/17/2026 06:18 (62)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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