CVE-2021-20326

Name: CVE-2021-20326
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-30T09:15:07.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20326 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A user authorized to performing a specific type of find query may trigger a denial of service. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.4 versions prior to 4.4.4.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A user authorized to performing a specific type of find query may trigger a denial of service. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.4 versions prior to 4.4.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mongodb	Mongodb	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.4

References

https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-53929Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-53929Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20326?

A user authorized to performing a specific type of find query may trigger a denial of service. This issue affects MongoDB Server v4.4 versions prior to 4.4.4.

How severe is CVE-2021-20326?

CVE-2021-20326 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20326?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-20326?

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Source: NVD / NIST