CVE-2026-82074

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified

CVE-2026-82074 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MongoDB Server contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the aggregation framework. An authenticated user with minimal privileges can craft a specially formatted aggregation request that causes the server's authorization subsystem to evaluate a different operation than what is actually executed, resulting in unauthorized read access to collection data within the target database.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MongoDB Server contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the aggregation framework. An authenticated user with minimal privileges can craft a specially formatted aggregation request that causes the server's authorization subsystem to evaluate a different operation than what is actually executed, resulting in unauthorized read access to collection data within the target database.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-82074?
MongoDB Server contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the aggregation framework. An authenticated user with minimal privileges can craft a specially formatted aggregation request that causes the server's authorization subsystem to evaluate a different operation than what is actually executed, resulting in unauthorized read access to collection data within the target database.
How severe is CVE-2026-82074?
CVE-2026-82074 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-82074?
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