CVE-2026-82055
Null Pointer Dereference in MongoDB Server 2dsphere Index Key Generation Leads to Denial of Service
Description
A security issue exists in MongoDB's 2dsphere index key generation that can cause a server crash due to a null pointer dereference. When a specially crafted GeoJSON document is inserted into a collection with a 2dsphere index, an inconsistency in geometry parsing can leave an internal object in an invalid, partially initialized state. During subsequent index key generation, access to this improperly initialized object results in a null pointer dereference that terminates the mongod process. An authenticated user with write access can use this to cause a denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 8, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 8, 2026, 5:18 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 | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | a39b4221-9bd0-4244-95fc-f3e2e07f1deb | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MongoDB to a patched version.
- Apply vendor security updates promptly.
- Ensure proper input validation for GeoJSON data.
- Restrict write access to authenticated users.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-82055.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-130202 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security issue exists in MongoDB's 2dsphere index key generation that can cause a server crash due to a null pointer dereference. When a specially crafted GeoJSON document is inserted into a collection with a 2dsphere index, an inconsistency in geometry parsing can leave an internal object in an invalid, partially initialized state. During subsequent index key generation, access to this improperly initialized object results in a null pointer dereference that terminates the mongod process. An authenticated user with write access can use this to cause a denial of service. 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-476 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/82xxx/CVE-2026-82055.json">CVE-2026-82055</a> Added Reference https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-130202