Oracle MySQL Cluster/MySQL Server Group Replication Plugin Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Oracle MySQL Cluster and MySQL Server. This impacts an unknown function of the component Group Replication Plugin. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-60163. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle MySQL Cluster and MySQL Server (affected version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Group Replication Plugin. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Group Replication Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are MySQL Server: 8.4.0-8.4.10, 9.7.0-9.7.1; MySQL Cluster: 8.0.0-8.0.47, 8.4.0-8.4.10 and 9.7.0-9.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster executes to compromise MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.4 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-60163 since 07/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/22/2026).

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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/08/2026 CVE reserved
07/21/2026 +13 days VulDB entry created
07/22/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
07/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: oracle.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-60163 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-60163
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-381291

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2026 01:48
Changes: 07/22/2026 01:48 (51)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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