mysql workbench authentication plugin '' cannot be loaded: the specified module could not be found

[Thomas Anderson]

I just installed MySQL Workbench on a new computer. MySQL Workbench 8.0 (Version 8.0.40 build 4545542 CE [64-bits]). And after having done so I am unable to connect to one of my DB's with it. Here's the error that I get when I try:

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I don't understand why I'm getting this error. I'm able to connect to the MySQL server using the same hostname / port / credentials with PHP / mysqli, so why can't I connect using MySQL Workbench?

Likewise, I'm able to connect to the connect to that same server using the same hostname / port / credentials on MySQL Workbench 8.0 (Version 8.0.36 build 3737333 CE [64-bits]).

Is version 8.0.40 of MySQL Workbench buggy compared to version 8.0.36? Should I try an older version of MySQL Workbench?