CVE-2026-60179: Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++)

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HIGH 7.4REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-60179 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting mysql connector\/c\+\+. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all MySQL Connectors accessible

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2026-07-21
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-21 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle mysql connector\/c\+\+ UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.7.0 and <= 9.7.1

Fixed in: newer than 9.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mysql-connectorc++

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 9.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mysql-connectorc++ sudo apt install mysql-connectorc++=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold mysql-connectorc++

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

dnf --showduplicates list mysql-connectorc++ sudo dnf downgrade mysql-connectorc++-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mysql-connectorc++

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-2026-60179?

mysql connector\/c\+\+: upgrade to newer than 9.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-60179 being exploited?

CVE-2026-60179 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-2026-60179 affect?

CVE-2026-60179 affects mysql connector\/c\+\+. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via mult

How urgent is CVE-2026-60179?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-60180 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++)

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