CVE-2026-115930: MongoDB Shell (mongosh) bundled with Node.js trusts certificates issued by recoverable eMudhra intermediate CAs
The MongoDB Shell (mongosh) relies on Node.js as a third-party runtime that carries its own TLS root certificate store. This certificate store has the recoverable eMudhra intermediate CA certificates. This issue impacts MongoDB Shell (mongosh) versions prior to 2.14.0 and can be resolved by updating to mongosh 2.14.0 which bundles Node.js 24.22.1 or later. If mongosh is installed through npm, it uses the Node.js runtime installed on the host; update that runtime separately.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
MongoDB Shell (mongosh)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.14.0 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Node.jsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 24.22.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which installations are affected?
MongoDB Shell versions prior to 2.14.0 are affected when using the bundled Node.js runtime. npm-installed mongosh uses the host Node.js runtime, so its exposure depends on whether that runtime still includes the affected certificate store.
What must an attacker be able to do to exploit this?
Exploitation requires network access and user interaction, as reflected by the AV:N, AC:H, PR:N, and UI:R vector. The issue concerns TLS certificate trust, so an attacker would need to induce a user to connect in a scenario where a certificate issued by the recoverable eMudhra intermediate CAs is accepted.
How should affected deployments be remediated?
Update mongosh to version 2.14.0, which bundles Node.js 24.22.1 or later. For mongosh installed through npm, update the separately installed host Node.js runtime as well.