CVE-2026-101772
mysql: mysql: unauthorized server takeover
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2026
Updated · October 23, 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 an Important severity issue for Red Hat Enterprise Linux because an unauthenticated remote adversary could achieve full system compromise, although successful exploitation is constrained by high attack complexity. In typical enterprise environments, database client utilities are invoked within controlled administrative sessions or automated backend scripts rather than running as exposed network listeners. Consequently, while the blast radius involves complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, exploitation requires specific, difficult-to-reproduce conditions.
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