CVE-2026-46871 Missing authorization in MySQL Shell
A low-privileged attacker can exploit a missing authorization flaw in MySQL Shell for VS Code to gain unauthorized access to critical data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-46871?
CVE-2026-46871 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Corporation MySQL Shell, published on 16 Jun 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell for VS Code). The supported version that is affected is 2026.2.0+9.6.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Shell. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Shell accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-46871?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including mysql-shell. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mysql-shell Bitnami | From 2026.2.0 | 2026.5.0 |
Products include Oracle Mysql Shell.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46871?
Upgrade mysql-shell to 2026.5.0 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-46871 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-46871 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Corporation MySQL Shell
Sources
Also known as BIT-mysql-shell-2026-46871, GHSA-wmrj-pjxx-fh6x.