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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-21950 is a MySQL Server denial-of-service issue in the Optimizer component. A low-privileged user with network access can cause the database server to hang or repeatedly crash. It does not indicate data theft or tampering, but it can disrupt applications that depend on affected MySQL versions.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term availability risk for systems using affected MySQL versions. Prioritize internet-reachable or business-critical databases first. The issue is not described as data compromise, but outages could affect customer-facing services and internal operations.
Technical view
Oracle reports affected MySQL Server versions 9.0.0 through 9.5.0. The flaw is classified as CWE-400 and has CVSS 3.1 score 6.5: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Impact is limited to availability, with complete DoS possible after successful exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where MySQL Server 9.0.0-9.5.0 accepts network connections from low-privileged users or applications. Internet exposure increases operational risk, but internal application users may also be sufficient if they can authenticate to the database.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Oracle describes the issue as easily exploitable by a low-privileged attacker over multiple network protocols, with no user interaction required.
Researcher notes
Evidence points to a resource-consumption availability flaw in Server: Optimizer. Public sources provided do not include root-cause details, proof-of-concept status, or exact fixed builds. Avoid assuming exploit availability beyond Oracle’s stated low-complexity, low-privilege network exploitability.
Mitigation direction
- Identify MySQL Server instances running versions 9.0.0 through 9.5.0.
- Review Oracle’s January 2026 CPU guidance for the official remediation.
- Apply Oracle-provided MySQL Server updates or mitigations when available.
- Restrict MySQL network access to trusted application hosts and administrators.
- Review and minimize low-privileged database accounts with network access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm MySQL Server version and patch level on all database hosts.
- Check whether affected versions are reachable over the network.
- Review authentication logs for unusual low-privileged account activity.
- Monitor MySQL service availability, hangs, and repeated crash events.
- Verify remediation against Oracle’s advisory after patching.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Oracle AdvisoryCVE reference · vendor-advisory
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Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
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