CVE-2026-82061
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CVE-2026-82061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free security issue exists in the server's query execution memory tracking subsystem. An authenticated user with read privileges can trigger a write to freed heap memory through a sequence of standard database commands, leading to server process crash or potential memory corruption. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free security issue exists in the server's query execution memory tracking subsystem. An authenticated user with read privileges can trigger a write to freed heap memory through a sequence of standard database commands, leading to server process crash or potential memory corruption. No user interaction is required.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mongodb | Mongodb | >= 8.3.0, < 8.3.9 |
References
- https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-130907Vendor Advisory, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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