CVE-2026-46862: Oracle MySQL Router denial of service in Router General component

CVE-2026-46862 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-06-17

A vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Router can allow an unauthenticated attacker to remotely disable the service. MySQL Router is a middleware component used to manage traffic between applications and database clusters. If exploited, this could lead to a complete denial of service, preventing applications from connecting to their databases and disrupting business operations.

Technologies: Oracle MySQL Router. Vendors: Oracle.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-46862 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46862 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-46862?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 17 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Oracle MySQL Router 8.4.0 - 8.4.9, 9.0.0 - 9.7.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-46862?
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-2026-46862 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-46862?
Check whether you run Oracle MySQL Router 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 in the 'Router: General' component of Oracle MySQL Router (versions 8.4.x and 9.x) allows for uncontrolled resource consumption (CWE-400). An unauthenticated attacker with network access via TLS can exploit this flaw to cause a frequently repeatable crash or a permanent hang of the service. The attack is considered easily exploitable and does not require user interaction or elevated privileges. Successful exploitation results in a complete loss of availability for the MySQL Router instance. Users are advised to refer to the Oracle Critical Patch Update for June 2026 for remediation steps.

Affected products

  • Oracle MySQL Router 8.4.0 - 8.4.9, 9.0.0 - 9.7.0

Timeline

  • 2026-06-17: disclosed
  • 2026-06-17: advisory

References

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