MySQL Bugs: #119691: "MySQL Workbench has encountered a problem. External component has thrown an exception"

Bug #119691	"MySQL Workbench has encountered a problem. External component has thrown an exception"
Submitted:	15 Jan 17:10
Reporter:	Jake Stamatis	Email Updates:
Status:	Open	Impact on me:	None
Category:	MySQL Workbench	Severity:	S2 (Serious)
Version:	8.0.45	OS:	Windows
Assigned to:		CPU Architecture:	Any

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Description:
I am unable to connect with my MySQL Workbench. When I attempt to access my connection, it triggers this error.

How to repeat:
I open my MySQL Workbench application. I navigate to my connections and select the one to access. An error is then triggered and will not allow me to access.

Suggested fix:
Not sure. Please assist me!