CVE-2026-13064
MongoDB $jsonSchema Query Operator Excessive CPU Consumption Leading to Denial of Service
Description
Certain query operations involving deeply nested $jsonSchema constructs can trigger disproportionate CPU consumption in affected MongoDB deployments, potentially leading to resource exhaustion. The resulting CPU-bound operation cannot be interrupted through standard administrative controls.
INFO
Published Date :
July 22, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 22, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-13064
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | a39b4221-9bd0-4244-95fc-f3e2e07f1deb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | a39b4221-9bd0-4244-95fc-f3e2e07f1deb | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest security patches provided by the vendor.
- Consider disabling problematic $jsonSchema features if possible.
- Monitor system performance closely after patching.
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-2026-13064.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-125872 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'MongoDB', 'product': 'MongoDB Server', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.0', 'lessThan': '8.0.28', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.2.0', 'lessThan': '8.2.12', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.3.0', 'lessThan': '8.3.7', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Certain query operations involving deeply nested $jsonSchema constructs can trigger disproportionate CPU consumption in affected MongoDB deployments, potentially leading to resource exhaustion. The resulting CPU-bound operation cannot be interrupted through standard administrative controls. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/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:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-407 Added Reference https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-125872