CVE-2026-46869: Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: Dump and Load)

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-46869 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting mysql shell. 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: Dump and Load). Supported versions that are affected are 8.4.0-8.4.9 and 9.0.0-9.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Shell. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthoriz

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2026-06-17
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-17 10:54 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle mysql shell UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.4.0 and <= 8.4.9 · >= 9.0.0 and <= 9.7.0

Fixed in: newer than 9.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mysql-shell

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 8.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mysql-shell sudo apt install mysql-shell=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold mysql-shell

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

dnf --showduplicates list mysql-shell sudo dnf downgrade mysql-shell-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mysql-shell

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-2026-46869?

mysql shell: upgrade to newer than 9.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-46869 being exploited?

CVE-2026-46869 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-2026-46869 affect?

CVE-2026-46869 affects mysql shell. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: Dump and Load). Supported versions that are affected are 8.4.0-8.4.9 and 9.0.0-9.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with networ

How urgent is CVE-2026-46869?

Priority 30/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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References

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