CVE-2026-82061

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10

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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.

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.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
MongoDBMongoDB Server>= 8.3.0, < 8.3.9

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Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-82061?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-82061?
CVE-2026-82061 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-82061?
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