VDB-371796 · CVE-2026-46870 · GCVE-0-2026-46870

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Oracle MySQL Shell 2026.2.0+9.6.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Shell For VS Code. The manipulation results in Remote Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-46870. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Shell 2026.2.0+9.6.1. It has been classified as critical. Affected 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols 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 8.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-46870 since 05/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/17/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

MySQL Shell

Version

2026.2.0+9.6.1

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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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-2026-46870 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-46870
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-371796

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2026 06:53
Changes: 06/17/2026 06:53 (62)
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Cache ID: 216::103