CVE-2026-60163 Privilege escalation in MySQL Cluster

High 8.4 Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 15 Sep 2026

An unauthenticated attacker with local access can escalate privileges to take over the MySQL Server or Cluster.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2026-60163?

CVE-2026-60163 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql Cluster, published on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Group Replication Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are MySQL Server: 8.4.0-8.4.10, 9.7.0-9.7.1; MySQL Cluster: 8.0.0-8.0.47, 8.4.0-8.4.10 and 9.7.0-9.7.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster executes to compromise MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.4 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-60163?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Oracle Mysql Cluster, Oracle Mysql Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-60163?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-60163 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-60163 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Mysql Cluster vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r8hj-8qqf-f8wc, MINI-936q-8jvw-r6rp, MINI-f4qr-xxqh-3cwq, MINI-g243-7q7x-8mfg, MINI-g55x-jj7v-854w, MINI-h439-gwqf-hqjp and 5 more.