VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2026-18698
CVSS score5.3 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.24%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-08-11
Last modified2026-10-23
CVSS vectorCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Description
An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with a limited database-scoped role to perform an action against protected system collections that should require more specific privileges. This could result in exposure of collection metadata and, on certain deployment configurations, unauthorized modification of system collection data.
Weakness classification
- CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Primary references
- cna@mongodb.com — Vendor Advisory, Issue Tracking