CVE-2026-101771
mysql: mysql: complete service takeover via network access
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2026
Updated · October 24, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Client programs component of MySQL. This issue may allow an attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability of MySQL Server depending on the vulnerability details. Refer to the Oracle CPU advisory for component-specific impact.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated as Important severity because an unauthenticated remote attacker could compromise the database service to achieve complete takeover, causing total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The impact is categorized as Important rather than Critical due to the high attack complexity and specific conditions necessary to successfully exploit the flaw. In standard Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, database services are routinely isolated within protected internal subnets or restricted to local communication, which significantly limits exposure to untrusted network traffic.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 8.1CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation