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CVE-2026-113870

8.8 · HIGH

MongoDB Compass improperly escapes certain BSON values when converting a stored view’s aggregation pipeline into editable source.

Published Oct 21, 2026CWE-116EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2026-113870 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

MongoDB Compass improperly escapes certain BSON values when converting a stored view’s aggregation pipeline into editable source. When a user connects to a MongoDB deployment containing a specially crafted view and opens that view for editing, the values can cause arbitrary code to execute with the privileges of the user running Compass.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-113870?

CVE-2026-113870 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-113870?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-113870?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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