CVE-2026-60317: Oracle MySQL Connector/Net data compromise via network access

CVE-2026-60317 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.4 · Published 2026-07-21

A vulnerability exists in the Oracle MySQL Connector/Net, a software component used by applications to communicate with MySQL databases. An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or modify critical data within the application's environment. While the attack is difficult to execute, a successful breach could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of all data accessible by the connector.

Technologies: Oracle Connector/Net. Vendors: Oracle.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-60317 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-60317 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-60317?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.4, published 21 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Oracle Connector/Net 9.7.0 - 9.7.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-60317?
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-2026-60317 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-60317?
Check whether you run Oracle Connector/Net 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

This vulnerability affects the Connector/Net component of Oracle MySQL Connectors. It is classified as a high-complexity network attack that does not require user interaction or prior authentication. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to gain unauthorized 'read' and 'write' access to critical data or all data accessible via the MySQL Connector. The attack vector involves multiple protocols, though specific technical root causes (such as specific API calls or memory management issues) were not disclosed in the Oracle advisory. The vulnerability has been addressed in the July 2026 Oracle Critical Patch Update.

Affected products

  • Oracle MySQL Connectors (Connector/Net) 9.7.0 - 9.7.1

Timeline

  • 2026-07-21: advisory: Oracle published the July 2026 Critical Patch Update containing this CVE.
  • 2026-07-21: disclosed

References

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