Oracle MySQL ODBC Connector 26.7.0 < 26.7.1 (August 2026 CSPU)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 338062

Synopsis

The remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The 26.7.0 versions of MySQL Connector/ODBC installed on the remote host are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the August 2026 CSPU advisory.

- Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/ODBC). The supported version that is affected is 26.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Connectors and unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Connectors accessible data. (CVE-2026-71084)

- Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/ODBC). The supported version that is affected is 26.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Connectors.
(CVE-2026-71079)

- Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/ODBC). The supported version that is affected is 26.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Connectors.
(CVE-2026-71073)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Apply the appropriate patch according to the August 2026 Oracle Critical Security Patch Update advisory.

See Also

https://www.oracle.com/docs/tech/security-alerts/cspuaug2026csaf.json

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 338062

File Name: oracle_mysql_connectors_cspu_aug_2026.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: Local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 8/19/2026

Updated: 8/19/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.5

Percentile: 51.69

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-71079

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-71084

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:mysql_connectors

Required KB Items: installed_sw/MySQL Connector

Patch Publication Date: 8/18/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/18/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2026-71073, CVE-2026-71079, CVE-2026-71084