MySQL 9.7.3

Oracle has shipped MySQL 9.7.3, a maintenance release in the 9.7 series and a Critical Security Patch Update that applies to the MySQL Server Docker image. It landed on August 18, 2026.

Overview

MySQL 9.7.3 is a focused patch release. The headline change is the updated Docker image, which ships fixes that address known security issues reviewed as part of the Oracle Critical Patch Update advisory for the period. Database administrators running MySQL 9.7 in containers should pull the updated image and plan a rolling restart.

Security Focus

This release is classified as a Critical Security Patch Update for the MySQL Server docker image only. In practice this means two things: the fixes are consolidated into the official container image, and teams that run bare-metal or non-container deployments should confirm whether their distribution path has picked up the same corrections.

Notes for Teams

• Docker path — Refresh the mysql:9.7 image tag and redeploy.
• Audit log — As with prior 9.7 patches, review audit log behavior when upgrading.
• Replication — No schema or replication protocol changes are required for this patch level.

How to Upgrade

Pull the updated MySQL 9.7.3 Docker image, back up your data directory, and restart your containers. Verify version and patch level with SELECT VERSION(); after the rolling restart. Monitor the error log for any upgrade notices.