Oracle MySQL Connectors up to 9.7.1 Connector/C++ improper authorization

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle MySQL Connectors up to 9.7.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Connector/C++. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-60179. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle MySQL Connectors up to 9.7.1. This affects some unknown processing of the component Connector/C++. 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all MySQL Connectors accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Connectors accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-60179 since 07/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/22/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Database Software

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• Oracle

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• MySQL Connectors

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• 9.7.0
• 9.7.1

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• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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