CVE-2026-106435

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.10%

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CVE-2026-106435 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The MongoDB Python Driver's binary accelerator can read outside a buffer when an application decodes malformed BSON containing a truncated regular-expression element without a trailing NUL byte. An actor who can supply BSON to the documented decode or decode_all API can cause the application process to terminate when the C extension is loaded. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MongoDB Python Driver's binary accelerator can read outside a buffer when an application decodes malformed BSON containing a truncated regular-expression element without a trailing NUL byte. An actor who can supply BSON to the documented decode or decode_all API can cause the application process to terminate when the C extension is loaded. The driver's normal database wire-protocol path does not reach this code.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MongodbPython Driver< 4.18.3

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-106435?
The MongoDB Python Driver's binary accelerator can read outside a buffer when an application decodes malformed BSON containing a truncated regular-expression element without a trailing NUL byte. An actor who can supply BSON to the documented decode or decode_all API can cause the application process to terminate when the C extension is loaded. The driver's normal database wire-protocol path does not reach this code.
How severe is CVE-2026-106435?
CVE-2026-106435 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-106435?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST