MEDIUM

CVE-2026-21964

mysql: Thread Pooling unspecified vulnerability (CPU Jan 2026)

CVSS v3

4.9

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

0.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

none

SSVC status

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Thread Pooling). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.0-8.0.44, 8.4.0-8.4.7 and 9.0.0-9.5.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Av

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
1/20/2026
Last Modified
1/29/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-21964?

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Thread Pooling). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.0-8.0.44, 8.4.0-8.4.7 and 9.0.0-9.5.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Av

Is CVE-2026-21964 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-21964 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 0.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-21964?

CVE-2026-21964 has a CVSS v3 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM severity), with vector string 3.1.

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