CVE-2026-34317: Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: Core Client)

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-34317 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mysql. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: Core Client). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.0-8.0.45, 8.4.0-8.4.8 and 9.0.0-9.6.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Shell executes to compromise MySQL Shell. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerabili

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2026-04-21
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-21 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle mysql UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.0.0 and <= 8.0.45 · >= 8.4.0 and <= 8.4.8 · >= 9.0.0 and <= 9.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 9.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mysql || rpm -q mysql || mysql --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mysql

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mysql

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mysql sudo apt install mysql=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mysql

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mysql sudo dnf downgrade mysql-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mysql

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-34317?

mysql: upgrade to newer than 9.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-34317 being exploited?

CVE-2026-34317 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-34317 affect?

CVE-2026-34317 affects mysql. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: Core Client). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.0-8.0.45, 8.4.0-8.4.8 and 9.0.0-9.6.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker

How urgent is CVE-2026-34317?

Priority 24/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-34318 MEDIUM 5.8 UPGRADE Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: Core Client)
CVE-2026-34319 MEDIUM 5.0 UPGRADE Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: Core Client)

References

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