CVE-2026-13078
Local File Disclosure in MongoDB Server via MozJS Scripting Engine Module Loader
Description
A vulnerability was discovered in MongoDB Server where the server-side MozJS scripting engine unconditionally registered a module loading hook that enables JavaScript calls to read arbitrary files from the host filesystem using the mongod process's privileges. An authenticated user could exploit this through crafted aggregation pipeline commands to read sensitive files accessible to the MongoDB server process.
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-2026-13078
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | a39b4221-9bd0-4244-95fc-f3e2e07f1deb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | a39b4221-9bd0-4244-95fc-f3e2e07f1deb | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MongoDB Server to the latest version.
- Remove the custom module loading hook.
- Restrict access to sensitive files.
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-2026-13078.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-128832 |
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': '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 A vulnerability was discovered in MongoDB Server where the server-side MozJS scripting engine unconditionally registered a module loading hook that enables JavaScript calls to read arbitrary files from the host filesystem using the mongod process's privileges. An authenticated user could exploit this through crafted aggregation pipeline commands to read sensitive files accessible to the MongoDB server process. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/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:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-128832