Oracle MySQL Shell 2026.2.0+9.6.1 Shell for VS Code improper authorization

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle MySQL Shell 2026.2.0+9.6.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Shell for VS Code. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-46871. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Shell 2026.2.0+9.6.1. It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Shell for VS Code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. 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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Shell. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Shell accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-46871 since 05/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/17/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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• Database Software

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• Oracle

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• MySQL Shell

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• 2026.2.0+9.6.1

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• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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