CVE-2026-60623: Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J)

Routine

HIGH 7.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-60623 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting mysql connector\/j. 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/J). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged 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 da

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
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 22:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle mysql connector\/j DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.7.0 · 9.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

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

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

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · uv · FIXED · 0.13.5-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b

Fedora ELN · oo7 · FIXED · 0.7.0~beta-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-f348262964 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-f348262964

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-60623?

mysql connector\/j: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-60623 being exploited?

CVE-2026-60623 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-2026-60623 affect?

CVE-2026-60623 affects mysql connector\/j. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multipl

How urgent is CVE-2026-60623?

Priority 35/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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