Oracle MySQL Connectors Python (October 2026 CPU)

high Nessus Plugin ID 370439

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Synopsis

The remote host is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

The versions of MySQL Connectors installed on the remote host are affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the October 2026 CPU advisory.

- Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/Python). The supported version that is affected is 26.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Connectors accessible data. (CVE-2026-83404)

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

Solution

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

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 370439

File Name: oracle_mysql_connectors_cpu_oct_2026_python.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: Local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 10/22/2026

Updated: 10/23/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3

Percentile: 23.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 5.8

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-83404

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.5

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

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:mysql_connectors

Required KB Items: installed_sw/MySQL Connector

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/20/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/20/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2026-83404

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