CVE-2026-46871: Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell for VS Code)

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-46871 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 for VS Code). The supported version that is affected is 2026.2.0+9.6.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Shell. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Shell accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Scor

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
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

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Timeline

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

oracle mysql shell DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2026.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mysql-shell sudo apt install mysql-shell=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold mysql-shell

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mysql-shell sudo dnf downgrade mysql-shell-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026.2.0> 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.

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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-2026-46871?

mysql shell: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-46871 being exploited?

CVE-2026-46871 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-2026-46871 affect?

CVE-2026-46871 affects mysql shell. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell for VS Code). The supported version that is affected is 2026.2.0+9.6.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via mul

How urgent is CVE-2026-46871?

Priority 32/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities

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