CVE-2026-120823
Missing Authorization Check in MongoDB Server Aggregation Framework Leads to Unauthorized Access to Deployment-Wide Configuration Data
Description
A missing authorization check in the aggregation framework of MongoDB Server may allow a user holding any valid credentials, including an account with no assigned roles, to read deployment-wide query configuration data that is otherwise restricted to a cluster-level privilege. This may result in unintended access to configuration and schema information.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 10, 2026, 9:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 10, 2026, 10:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | a39b4221-9bd0-4244-95fc-f3e2e07f1deb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | a39b4221-9bd0-4244-95fc-f3e2e07f1deb | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MongoDB Server to the latest version.
- Verify aggregation framework authorization settings.
- Review user roles and permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-120823.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-136150 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A missing authorization check in the aggregation framework of MongoDB Server may allow a user holding any valid credentials, including an account with no assigned roles, to read deployment-wide query configuration data that is otherwise restricted to a cluster-level privilege. This may result in unintended access to configuration and schema information. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/120xxx/CVE-2026-120823.json">CVE-2026-120823</a> Added Reference https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-136150