Denial of Service Vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Connectors
CVE-2026-71079

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Mysql Connectors
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-71079?

This vulnerability affects the Oracle MySQL Connectors, specifically in version 26.7.0. It can be exploited by low-privileged attackers who have network access via multiple protocols. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to cause the MySQL Connectors to hang or crash repeatedly, leading to a denial of service scenario. This type of attack poses a significant risk to the availability of MySQL services, highlighting the need for prompt mitigation strategies.

Affected Version(s)

MySQL Connectors 26.7.0

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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