CVE-2026-61096 Missing authorization in MySQL Cluster

Low 2.9 Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 23 Jul 2026

An attacker with local access can modify data in MySQL Server or Cluster due to a flaw in the Pluggable Auth component.

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-2026-61096?

CVE-2026-61096 is a low-severity missing authorization 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: Pluggable Auth). 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. Difficult to exploit 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 unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server, MySQL Cluster accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.9 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-61096?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Oracle Mysql Cluster, Oracle Mysql Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-61096?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-61096 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-61096 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-xvhh-x8q7-xrxj, MINI-2267-mc4x-9xqg, MINI-285r-g68w-h655, MINI-9gmr-x6x6-mc3j, MINI-jfqx-2gpp-x246, MINI-jg9c-5465-2fmh and 5 more.