CVE-2026-120821
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CVE-2026-120821 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free in the aggregation framework of MongoDB Server can occur when certain expressions are evaluated in an aggregation sub-pipeline. The condition can be caused by an authenticated user with read privileges, and may result in the server terminating unexpectedly.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free in the aggregation framework of MongoDB Server can occur when certain expressions are evaluated in an aggregation sub-pipeline. The condition can be caused by an authenticated user with read privileges, and may result in the server terminating unexpectedly.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| MongoDB | MongoDB Server | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.7 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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