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CVE-2026-82074

6.5 · MEDIUM

MongoDB Server contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the aggregation framework.

Published Sep 8, 2026mongodbCWE-863EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2026-82074 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mongodb mongodb. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

MongoDB Server contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the aggregation framework. An authenticated user with minimal privileges can craft a specially formatted aggregation request that causes the server's authorization subsystem to evaluate a different operation than what is actually executed, resulting in unauthorized read access to collection data within the target database.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mongodb. Update mongodb to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mongodbmongodb>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.41Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-82074?

CVE-2026-82074 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mongodb mongodb. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-82074?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-82074?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mongodb. Update mongodb to the latest patched version. 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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