CVE-2026-18690

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified

CVE-2026-18690 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with a limited database-scoped role to perform an action against protected system collections that their assigned privileges should not permit. This could result in critical system collections being dropped and recreated without proper authorization.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with a limited database-scoped role to perform an action against protected system collections that their assigned privileges should not permit. This could result in critical system collections being dropped and recreated without proper authorization.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MongodbMongodb>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.40—
MongodbMongodb>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.29—
MongodbMongodb>= 8.2.0, <= 8.2.12—
MongodbMongodb>= 8.3.0, < 8.3.8—
MongodbMongodb9.0.0Alpha0
MongodbMongodb9.1.0Alpha0

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-18690?
An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with a limited database-scoped role to perform an action against protected system collections that their assigned privileges should not permit. This could result in critical system collections being dropped and recreated without proper authorization.
How severe is CVE-2026-18690?
CVE-2026-18690 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18690?
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