CVE-2026-61082: Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J)

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-61082 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to cri

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-285, CWE-352, CWE-601
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

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Timeline

2026-07-21 22:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 15:10 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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-61082?

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

Is CVE-2026-61082 being exploited?

CVE-2026-61082 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-2026-61082 affect?

CVE-2026-61082 affects mysql connector\/j. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 9.7.0-9.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple

How urgent is CVE-2026-61082?

Priority 30/100. On your watchlist

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CVE-2026-60624 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J)

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