CVE-2026-3431

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified

CVE-2026-3431 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. On SimStudio version below to 0.5.74, the MongoDB tool endpoints accept arbitrary connection parameters from the caller without authentication or host restrictions. An attacker can leverage these endpoints to connect to any reachable MongoDB instance and perform unauthorized operations including reading, modifying, and deleting data.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On SimStudio version below to 0.5.74, the MongoDB tool endpoints accept arbitrary connection parameters from the caller without authentication or host restrictions. An attacker can leverage these endpoints to connect to any reachable MongoDB instance and perform unauthorized operations including reading, modifying, and deleting data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SimSim< 0.5.74

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-3431?
On SimStudio version below to 0.5.74, the MongoDB tool endpoints accept arbitrary connection parameters from the caller without authentication or host restrictions. An attacker can leverage these endpoints to connect to any reachable MongoDB instance and perform unauthorized operations including reading, modifying, and deleting data.
How severe is CVE-2026-3431?
CVE-2026-3431 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3431?
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