CVE Database›CVE-2026-101797

CVE-2026-101797

mysql: mysql: system takeover via mysqldump component

Loading…

Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

7.5

CVSS 3.1

Review impact separately from score.

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 · 7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation