Is CVE-2026-46850 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46850 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-46850?

Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.9, published 17 June 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

Oracle MySQL Shell for VS Code 2026.2.0+9.6.1.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-46850?

No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

How is CVE-2026-46850 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-46850?

Check whether you run Oracle MySQL Shell for VS Code at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-46850: Oracle MySQL Shell code injection in Shell for VS Code

CVE-2026-46850 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.9 · Published 2026-06-17

A critical vulnerability exists in the MySQL Shell for VS Code, a tool used by developers and database administrators to manage MySQL databases within the Visual Studio Code environment. An attacker with low-level access can remotely take full control of the tool, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive database credentials or unauthorized access to connected database systems. This flaw is particularly serious because it can be used as a stepping stone to compromise other parts of the corporate network or development environment.

Technologies: Oracle MySQL Shell for VS Code. Vendors: Oracle.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-46850 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46850 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-46850?: Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.9, published 17 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Oracle MySQL Shell for VS Code 2026.2.0+9.6.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-46850?: No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-46850 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-46850?: Check whether you run Oracle MySQL Shell for VS Code at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A vulnerability classified as Improper Control of Generation of Code (CWE-94) exists in the 'Shell for VS Code' component of Oracle MySQL Shell. The flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to execute arbitrary code or commands, leading to a complete takeover of the MySQL Shell environment. The vulnerability is notable for its 'Scope Change' (S:C) designation, indicating that an exploit can impact resources beyond the immediate security scope of the MySQL Shell itself. The issue is easily exploitable and affects version 2026.2.0+9.6.1. Users are advised to consult the Oracle June 2026 security alert for patching information.

Affected products

Oracle MySQL Shell for VS Code 2026.2.0+9.6.1

Timeline

2026-06-17: disclosed
2026-06-17: advisory: Oracle Security Alert published

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html

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