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

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-60180 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Connectors. CVSS

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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
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.

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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-2026-60180?

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

Is CVE-2026-60180 being exploited?

CVE-2026-60180 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-2026-60180 affect?

CVE-2026-60180 affects mysql connector\/c\+\+. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multip

How urgent is CVE-2026-60180?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-60179 HIGH 7.4 UPGRADE Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/C++)

References

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