CVE-2026-120815: Incorrect Authorization Check in MongoDB Server Localhost Exception Leads to Unauthorized Administrative Access

Published Nov 10, 2026
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Updated

An incorrect authorization check in the MongoDB Server authorization subsystem may allow an unauthenticated party with local host access to obtain administrative privileges on a database server that has authorization enabled. This may result in unintended access to stored data and credentials, unintended modification of data, and loss of availability of the server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MongoDB MongoDB Server

Event History

Nov 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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