MySQL 9.7.1

Oracle has released MySQL 9.7.1, a critical security patch update for the MySQL 9.7 LTS series. Issued on June 16, 2026 as part of the Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory for June 2026, this release addresses multiple security vulnerabilities and is recommended for all production deployments.

What Changed

MySQL 9.7.1 is primarily a security maintenance release. As part of Oracle's quarterly Critical Patch Update (CPU) cycle, it includes fixes for several vulnerabilities affecting the MySQL Server, InnoDB storage engine, and client libraries. Oracle strongly recommends applying this update at the earliest opportunity.

Security Fixes

While Oracle does not disclose full vulnerability details until a majority of users have patched, the June 2026 CPU addresses vulnerabilities across multiple Oracle product families. For MySQL specifically, the fixes cover:

• Server components — Multiple security hardening patches applied to the MySQL Server daemon
• InnoDB — Storage engine vulnerability mitigations
• Client libraries — Connection handling security improvements
• Authentication — Access control hardening

Why It Matters

MySQL 9.7 is the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) release series, having debuted with version 9.7.0 on April 21, 2026. As an LTS release, it carries a support window through April 2034, making it the recommended target for all new and existing production deployments. Regular CPU updates like 9.7.1 are essential for maintaining a secure database infrastructure.

What's Next

Oracle maintains a regular quarterly CPU cycle, with the next security patch update expected in October 2026. For organizations running MySQL 8.0, note that version 8.0 reached End of Life in April 2026, making upgrade to 9.7 LTS a priority for continued security coverage.

MySQL 9.7.1 is available for download from the MySQL Community Server downloads page and through Oracle Linux package repositories. All MySQL 9.7 users are encouraged to upgrade immediately.