CVE-2026-82066

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified

CVE-2026-82066 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap out-of-bounds read security issue exists in the query planning component of MongoDB Server. An authenticated user with database read and write privileges can trigger the security issue through crafted query operations, causing the server to read memory beyond allocated buffer boundaries. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap out-of-bounds read security issue exists in the query planning component of MongoDB Server. An authenticated user with database read and write privileges can trigger the security issue through crafted query operations, causing the server to read memory beyond allocated buffer boundaries. The revealed memory contents may be partially observable through diagnostic query statistics output.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MongodbMongodb>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.41
MongodbMongodb>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.30
MongodbMongodb>= 8.3.0, < 8.3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-82066?
A heap out-of-bounds read security issue exists in the query planning component of MongoDB Server. An authenticated user with database read and write privileges can trigger the security issue through crafted query operations, causing the server to read memory beyond allocated buffer boundaries. The revealed memory contents may be partially observable through diagnostic query statistics output.
How severe is CVE-2026-82066?
CVE-2026-82066 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-82066?
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