CVE-2026-101797
mysql: mysql: system takeover via mysqldump component
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 mysqldump 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 successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though it is constrained by high attack complexity and the necessity of user interaction. In Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, mysqldump is typically invoked by administrators or scheduled backup jobs rather than operating as an unauthenticated listening service. Consequently, exploitation requires targeting an administrative session connecting to an untrusted or malicious database endpoint, limiting general remote exposure.
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 · 7.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation