CVE-2026-71084: Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/ODBC)

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-71084 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mysql connector\/odbc. 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/ODBC). The supported version that is affected is 26.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes 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 MyS

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2026-08-18
Last modified	2026-10-22

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-18Published CVE record published
2026-10-22 17:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle mysql connector\/odbc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 26.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 26.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 26.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mysql-connectorodbc sudo apt install mysql-connectorodbc=<VERSION_BEFORE_26.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold mysql-connectorodbc

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

dnf --showduplicates list mysql-connectorodbc sudo dnf downgrade mysql-connectorodbc-<VERSION_BEFORE_26.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mysql-connectorodbc

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-2026-71084?

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

Is CVE-2026-71084 being exploited?

CVE-2026-71084 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-2026-71084 affect?

CVE-2026-71084 affects mysql connector\/odbc. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/ODBC). The supported version that is affected is 26.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure

How urgent is CVE-2026-71084?

Priority 30/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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