CVE-2026-13074
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CVE-2026-13074 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An unauthenticated remote client can cause excessive CPU consumption on a MongoDB server by sending a specific combination of parameters to the awaitable hello command in exhaust mode. The server's handling of this combination results in a response loop that bypasses normal throttling, allowing a small number of connections to degrade server availability.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An unauthenticated remote client can cause excessive CPU consumption on a MongoDB server by sending a specific combination of parameters to the awaitable hello command in exhaust mode. The server's handling of this combination results in a response loop that bypasses normal throttling, allowing a small number of connections to degrade server availability.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mongodb | Mongodb | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.39 |
| Mongodb | Mongodb | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.28 |
| Mongodb | Mongodb | >= 8.2.0, < 8.2.12 |
| Mongodb | Mongodb | >= 8.3.0, < 8.3.7 |
References
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-128517Vendor Advisory, Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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