CVE-2026-13074
Awaitable Hello Command in Exhaust Mode Unthrottled Response Loop Leading to Denial of Service
Description
An unauthenticated remote client can cause excessive CPU consumption on a MongoDB server by sending a specific combination of parameters to the awaitable hello command in exhaust mode. The server's handling of this combination results in a response loop that bypasses normal throttling, allowing a small number of connections to degrade server availability.
INFO
Published Date :
July 22, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 18, 2026, 4:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | a39b4221-9bd0-4244-95fc-f3e2e07f1deb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | a39b4221-9bd0-4244-95fc-f3e2e07f1deb | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest MongoDB security patches.
- Ensure server configurations prevent resource exhaustion.
- Monitor server performance and resource utilization.
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-2026-13074.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-128517 | Vendor Advisory Issue Tracking Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-13074 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-13074
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-13074 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.39 *cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.0.0 up to (excluding) 8.0.28 *cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.2.0 up to (excluding) 8.2.12 *cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.3.0 up to (excluding) 8.3.7 Added Reference Type MongoDB, Inc.: https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-128517 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-13074', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-23T14:19:53.698681Z'} -
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': '7.0', 'lessThan': '7.0.39', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'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 An unauthenticated remote client can cause excessive CPU consumption on a MongoDB server by sending a specific combination of parameters to the awaitable hello command in exhaust mode. The server's handling of this combination results in a response loop that bypasses normal throttling, allowing a small number of connections to degrade server availability. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-770 Added Reference https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-128517