CVE-2026-103546: Improper validation of Ops Manager configuration in MongoDB Kubernetes Operator
Published Oct 5, 2026
·Updated
In MongoDB Controllers for Kubernetes, insufficient validation of Ops Manager backup configuration may allow a user who can modify an OpsManager custom resource to cause unintended administrative changes in Ops Manager. This affects deployments using Enterprise Ops Manager backup reconciliation.
Affected Software
1 affected component
MongoDB MongoDB Controllers for Kubernetes
Event History
Oct 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which deployments are exposed?
Deployments using Enterprise Ops Manager backup reconciliation are affected. The issue is in MongoDB Controllers for Kubernetes when it processes Ops Manager backup configuration.
2
What access does an attacker need?
An attacker needs permission to modify an OpsManager custom resource. They can then use insufficiently validated backup configuration to cause unintended administrative changes in Ops Manager.