MEDIUM CVSS 4.9
Published: 2026-07-21

CVE-2026-60171

oracle mysql_cluster Security Advisory (CVE-2026-60171)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-60171 impacting oracle mysql_cluster. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Vulnerability in the MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.0-8.0.47. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Cluster. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product oracle / mysql_cluster
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-400

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-60171 impacting oracle mysql_cluster.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-60171.yaml
id: cve-2026-60171

info:
  name: oracle mysql_cluster - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-60171 affecting oracle mysql_cluster.
    Evaluation: Vulnerability in the MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer).  Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.0-8.0.47. Eas...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-60171
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 4.9
    cve-id: CVE-2026-60171
    cwe-id: CWE-400
  tags: cve,cve-2026-60171,oracle,mysql_cluster,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "mysql_cluster"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-60171.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-60171
# Target: oracle mysql_cluster | CVSS: 4.9 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-60171 (oracle mysql_cluster)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against oracle mysql_cluster scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-60171.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-60171
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install mysql_cluster 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade mysql_cluster 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update mysql_cluster

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i mysql_cluster 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i mysql_cluster

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-60171 in oracle mysql_cluster?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update oracle mysql_cluster packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-60171?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-60171?

CVE-2026-60171 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.9
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-60171
Weakness CWE-400
Vendor oracle
Product mysql_cluster
Published 2026-07-21
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H